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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
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 680 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 8 tbsp butter
Cilantro Pesto
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

Cilantro Pesto
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  1. 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.
Potatoes
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 1588mg (66%) Potassium 1476mg (42%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1158IU (23%) Vitamin C 64mg (71%) Calcium 218mg (22%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

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.