Scott's Idaho® Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pound shredded Idaho® potatoes, divided 1 lb and 1/2 lb
• 1/4 cup onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup vegan butter, melted
• 1 cup vegan cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup silken extra-firm tofu, about 6.3 ounces
• 3/4 cup vegan creamy mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup vegan sour cream, about 4 ounces
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste, optional

For the “chips”

• 1/2 pound shredded Idaho® potatoes
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon potato starch

Directions:

1. Add 2 cups of water to a 6-or 8-quart multicooker, Instant Pot or other type of pressure cooker. Place a trivet in the water. Sauté on medium (to bring the water to a boil). 
2. Wash the potatoes - don't peel them! – and shred in a food processor. Rinse and drain the shredded potatoes and pat dry with a tea or paper towel. Place 1 pound in a casserole dish that fits in the pressure cooker (6- or 8-quart) and air fryer (3.7- or 5.8-qt), approximately 3 x 7.5 x 3 inches. Set the remaining half pound of shredded potatoes aside in a medium bowl.
3. Chop the onion and add to the potatoes. Add the vegan cheese and pour the melted vegan butter over the potatoes and onion.
4. In a food processor or blender, puree the tofu, sour cream and mushroom soup for 20 to 30 seconds. Pour over the potatoes. Add black pepper. 
5. Cover the casserole dish with foil and gently place onto the trivet in the pressure cooker. Cover and set for 20 minutes on high pressure (use a natural release - releasing after 15 minutes). 
6. While the casserole is cooking, prepare the "chips." 
7. Preheat the air fryer to 360°F for 3 minutes. 
8. Add the oil, paprika, salt and potato starch to the remaining potatoes and mix until well coated. Transfer to the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes at 360°F. Transfer to a cutting board and chop the crispy shreds into crumbs. 
9. Once pressure has been released, carefully remove the pan from the pot. Uncover and spread the potato "chips" / crumbs over the top. Transfer the pan to the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes at 400°F.