Mashed Potatoes Swirled with Pesto
Elevate your mashed potato game with this luscious recipe for Mashed Potatoes Swirled with Pesto. Creamy, buttery russet potatoes meet the vibrant, herbaceous flavor of pesto in a dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Infused with heavy cream and melted butter, these mashed potatoes are whipped to silky perfection, then artfully swirled with rich pesto for a marbled effect that adds both visual appeal and bold flavor. Finished with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese, this dish is a show-stopping side perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or any meal that calls for something special. Simple to prepare in just 40 minutes, this recipe combines comfort food indulgence with a gourmet twist, guaranteed to impress every guest at your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Russet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 0.5 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Peel and cut the potatoes into evenly sized chunks, roughly 2 inches each.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add the potato chunks and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Boil the potatoes over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
While the potatoes cook, heat the heavy cream and butter together in a small saucepan over low heat until warm. Do not let it boil.
Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot, allowing any residual water to evaporate over low heat for 1-2 minutes.
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or a handheld mixer until smooth and creamy.
Slowly mix in the warm butter and cream mixture, adding in increments until fully incorporated.
Season the mashed potatoes with the remaining teaspoon of salt and the black pepper to taste.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and gently swirl in the pesto sauce using a butter knife or the back of a spoon. Aim for a marbled effect rather than fully mixing.
Top the potatoes with grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.2 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.7 g | 308% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 273 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 5756 mg | 250% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.7 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.4 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 456 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 5203 mg | 111% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
