Pestatoes Pesto Mashed Potatoes Recipes

PESTO MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash potatoes with butter, salt, pepper and enough cream to achieve desired consistency. Transfer potatoes to a serving dish; swirl pesto sauce into potatoes. Drizzle with olive oil; serve immediately.

PESTO MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut larger potatoes in half and leave small potatoes whole.
• Cover potatoes with water and bring water to a boil.
• Add salt and cook until potatoes are tender 10 to 12 minutes.
• Drain potatoes and return them to hot pot. Add broth and smash the potatoes up.
• Add pesto and smash to desired consistency. Serve while hot.

MASHED POTATOES WITH PESTO AND WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover. Season with salt and bring to a simmer; cook, uncovered, until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pour the heavy cream into a bowl and whip with a whisk or hand mixer until soft peaks form. Set aside.
• Drain the potatoes. Hold with an oven mitt or kitchen towel and peel off the skins, then transfer the potatoes to a bowl.
• Add the warm milk and butter to the bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork (or pass the potatoes through a ricer or food mill for a smoother mash). Fold in the whipped cream and pesto. Season with salt and pepper.

PESTO MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut larger potatoes in half and leave small potatoes whole. Cover potatoes with water and bring water to a boil. Add salt and cook until potatoes are tender 10 to 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and return them to hot pot. Add broth or stock and smash the potatoes up. Add pesto and smash to desired consistency. Serve while hot.

MASHED POTATOES SWIRLED WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Cover and cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 15 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender.
• Drain potatoes.
• Mash potatoes in a large mixing bowl until no lumps remain.
• Add butter and milk, salt, and pepper mashing in to blend together.
• Fold in pesto very lightly just to streak the potatoes.
• Garnish with pine nut and basil.

MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH PESTO

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam for a few minutes. Meanwhile, place garlic, olive oil, vegetable broth, and spinach into a blender. Puree until smooth and set aside.
• When the potatoes are ready, mash until smooth, then fold in Parmesan cheese, and season to taste with salt and pepper.