5 from 6 votes
Whipped Potatoes with Cilantro Pesto
These whipped potatoes are super creamy and buttery, and with my homemade cilantro pesto mixed in, they’re extra tangy, rich, and delicious!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
680 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 lbs russet potato peeled and quartered, or Yukon Gold potato
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 8 tbsp butter
Cilantro Pesto
- 1 cup cilantro fresh leaves
- 1/4 cup parsley leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
Cilantro Pesto
- In a food processor combine cilantro, parsley, garlic, pine nuts and salt then process until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle the olive oil until emulsified and thickened. Add the cheese and pulse a few times until combined. Set aside.
Cup of Yum
Potatoes
- Place cut potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by an inch. Stir in the 1 tablespoon of kosher salt and bring to a boil over high heat and cook until fork tender, 25 minutes. Drain and return them to the pot.
- Combine the cream, milk and butter in a microwave safe bowl and heat to melt butter, or in a small saucepan, bring to a simmer over low heat until butter is melted. Pour mixture into the potatoes and mash until smooth. Season to taste.
- Carefully fold the cilantro pesto into the mashed potatoes to allow for ribbons of pesto (See Note 1) and serve.
Notes
- Gently fold the cilantro pesto into the whipped/mashed potatoes so you can see ribbons throughout instead of incorporating completely.
- Recipe adapted from Bobby Flay’s MESA Grill.
Nutrition Information
Calories
680kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
1588mg
(66%)
Potassium
1476mg
(31%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1158IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
64mg
(71%)
Calcium
218mg
(22%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 680
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 680kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1588mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 1476mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1158IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 218mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.