Instant Pot Loaded Baked Potatoes

Name: Instant Pot Loaded Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 34 min
Total time: 49 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 white baking potatoes; 2 sticks of butter, divided; 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 teaspoon of minced garlic; 1 teaspoon of garlic salt; 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt; 1 teaspoon of seasoned pepper; 1/2 cup of shredded colby jack cheese; 2 cups of steamed broccoli florets

by David | FoodnService

6 Potatoes

49 min

A tasty side to any dish, these Instant Pot loaded baked potatoes come out fluffy, flavorful, and delicious!

Topped with tender, buttery broccoli, crispy bacon, and melty cheese, it’s really hard to resist this dish. And because they’re made in an Instant Pot, they’re beyond simple to make, don’t take up your oven space, and take almost no time at all to clean up!

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Quick guide to selecting your potatoes:

If you’re buying in bulk (like a large bag), feel the bag for squishy potatoes. You can also feel for size and shape.
For baked potatoes, larger ones work best. If they are long and round, even better.
Choose firm potatoes that don’t have soft spots in them.
Try to choose potatoes that are similar in shape and color; this will help them cook more evenly.

Substitutions and Recipe Variations

Loaded Baked Potatoes are so yummy, you can dress them up and change them up in so many different ways. Here are a few I’ve tried and liked:

Cheese: You can use any kind of cheese that you prefer. Mozzarella is delicious, and so is a spicy jalapeno blen.

Broccoli: Substitute other veggies like cut asparagus spears or cauliflower.

Bacon: You don’t have to include bacon. You can also substitute turkey bacon, or for a real treat, try pulled pork!

Chili: A yummy scoop of chili on a twice-baked potato is delicious.

Salsa: Instead of bacon and broccoli, try a Mexican twist with melted cheese, sour cream, and salsa on top.

Guacamole: I think guacamole is good on everything. It might not be for everyone, but I’m a fan of a bit scoop of guacamole on top of my potato in place of sour cream.

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Yield 6 Potatoes
Time spent: Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 34 Minutes Total time: 49 min

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Wash the potatoes, and place them in the Instant Pot. Add 1 cup of water and sprinkle with garlic salt. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, locking it into place. Make sure the PRESSURE VALVE is set to SEALING. Press the MANUAL button, and set the time for 6 minutes.
When the Instant Pot finishes cooking, do a quick release by turning the PRESSURE VALVE from the SEALING position to VENTING. Make sure all the pressure is released and the FLOAT VALVE is down. Remove the lid, and using tongs, remove the potatoes and allow them to sit for about 5 minutes.
While the potatoes are resting, place the trivet that came with your Instant Pot in the bottom of the pot. Place the broccoli florets in a steamer basket, and place the basket in the Instant Pot on top of the trivet.
Add 1 cup of water, and place the lid on the Instant Pot. Make sure the pressure valve is set to SEALING. Press the MANUAL button and set the time for - 0 - minutes. Let the Instant Pot come up to pressure, and as soon as it beeps, turn the valve to VENTING, ensuring the pressure has been released.
Let the broccoli sit in the Instant Pot for 1 minute, then remove it from the steamer basket, and place the broccoli in a bowl. Melt 1/3 cup of butter, and sprinkle garlic salt on top. Pour melted butter over the broccoli, and toss.
Place the potatoes on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. With a sharp knife, cut the potatoes open lengthwise. With a large spoon, scoop out the inside of the potatoes, and place them in a bowl. Mash the potato that has been scooped out, and place 1/2 stick of butter in the mashed potatoes. Let the butter melt, then stir well.
Add the garlic salt, seasoned salt, and seasoned pepper then stir. Add the minced garlic, half of the shredded cheese, and half of the crumbled bacon. Stir to combine.
Fill the hollowed-out potato skins with the mashed potatoes until they're full. Place broccoli florets on top of each potato, then sprinkle the remainder of the crumbled bacon and cheese.
Then place the cookie sheet in the oven at 400 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
Remove the potatoes from the oven, serve, and enjoy!

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