Step 1

Add the water to the inner liner pot of the pressure cooker. Set a steamer basket in the pot.

Step 2

Gently scrub and rinse potatoes. Place them in the steamer basket.

Step 3

Place the lid on the pot and set the steam release knob to the Sealing position.

Step 4

Press the Pressure Cook/Manual button or dial, then the +/- button or dial to select 12 minutes. High pressure. The pot will take a few minutes to come to pressure.

Step 5

When the cook time is finished, turn the steam release knob to the Venting position to do a Quick Release of the pressure/steam.

Step 6

When the pin in the lid drops down, open and carefully remove the steamer basket of potatoes.

Step 7

Empty the inner pot and dry it. Then put it back in the main housing and turn on the Sauté setting.

Step 8

When hot, add the olive oil and butter, then add the cooked potatoes. Let them sit a minute before stirring. Try to get them a little browned on all sides.

Step 9

Sprinkle the Italian dressing mix and garlic powder over the potatoes. Gently stir to coat all of the potatoes. Cook just a few seconds more to let the seasoning bloom.

Step 10

Turn off the Sauté setting and remove potatoes to a serving bowl. Drizzle with any butter/oil left in the pot.

Step 11

Serve immediately.