Pesto Mashed Potatoes
Pesto and mashed potatoes are truly a match made in heaven.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: mashed potatoes
Servings: 4
Calories: 415kcal
- 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes peeled and quartered, ~2 lbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup pesto
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1-2 inches. Add a large pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat then reduce the heat so the potatoes are simmering. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain well.
Mash or push the potatoes through a ricer or sieve back into the pot.
Place the pot over low heat and stir in the butter, whole milk, and half of the pesto until smooth. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Before serving, make a divot in the middle of the potatoes and add the remaining pesto on top. Alternatively, swirl the pesto into the potatoes, creating pesto ribbons throughout.
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.4g | Protein: 7.6g | Fat: 38.5g | Saturated Fat: 12.9g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6.1g