Pesto Mashed Potatoes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 TBSP unsalted butter
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
PESTO:
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup freshly ground Parmesan
1/4 cup olive oil
Directions
1. Place potatoes in a medium size pot and cover with cool water. Boil over medium-high heat until tender, about 20 minutes.
2. Drain the potatoes and set aside.
3. Place potatoes, butter, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher until butter is melted and potato lumps remain. Pour in the heavy cream and stir until combined.
4. MAKE THE PESTO: Add the basil, garlic, and pine nuts to a food processor and blend into a paste. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the olive oil and Parmesan.
5. Add the pesto to the mashed potatoes and stir to combine.
2. Drain the potatoes and set aside.
3. Place potatoes, butter, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher until butter is melted and potato lumps remain. Pour in the heavy cream and stir until combined.
4. MAKE THE PESTO: Add the basil, garlic, and pine nuts to a food processor and blend into a paste. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the olive oil and Parmesan.
5. Add the pesto to the mashed potatoes and stir to combine.
