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Pesto Smashed Potatoes
Level up your favorite potato side dish by smashing them and covering them with pesto sauce! An incredible addition to any meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 321 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 small yukon gold potatoes about 3 pounds
- 8 ounces pesto sauce
- sea salt to taste
- grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large pot and fill with water. Bring to a full boil. Cook at a gentle boil for 25 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes are very soft when poked with a fork. Strain and allow potatoes to cool.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Lightly oil a large baking sheet with cooking oil of choice. When cool enough to handle, transfer potatoes to the baking sheet. Use the bottom of a wide mug (or meat tenderizer or wine bottle) to press the potatoes until they're about 3/4-inch thick.
- Drizzle potatoes generously with pesto sauce and sprinkle with sea salt. If desired, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Roast on the center rack of preheated oven 20 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes reach desired level of crisp. Serve with your favorite entree.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1of 8
Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 8 | |
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.