Rich and creamy mashed potatoes get a pop of flavor with a swirl of pesto just before serving. These Pesto Mashed Red Potatoes are a fabulous way to amp up Thanksgiving dinner or dinner on a Tuesday night. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Pesto Mashed Potatoes

Pesto Mashed Potatoes
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
12 servings
Ingredients
- 4-1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 to 1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream, warmed
- 1/3 cup prepared pesto
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- 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 into potatoes. Drizzle with olive oil; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 307 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 436mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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