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Fluffy Pesto Mashed Potatoes

Fluffy Pesto Mashed Potatoes prepared dish

This fluffy pesto mashed potatoes recipe combines creamy potatoes with vibrant pesto for a delightful twist on a classic side dish. The rich flavors of basil and garlic elevate the dish, making it a perfect accompaniment to any meal. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful side that is sure to impress your guests!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include russet potatoes, black pepper, heavy cream, butter.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 900 g russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 100 ml heavy cream
  • 50 g butter
  • 10 g salt
  • 100 g pesto sauce

Instructions

  1. Place the peeled and cubed Russet potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water.
  2. Add salt to the water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer the potatoes for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
  5. Add the butter and heavy cream to the potatoes, and mash until smooth and fluffy.
  6. Stir in the pesto sauce, and season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Serve warm as a delightful side dish.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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