Best 8 Fluffly Pesto Mash Potatoes Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your taste buds to new heights, as we present to you the ultimate guide to achieving the most delectable and ethereal "fluffy pesto mash potatoes". This delightful dish seamlessly blends the richness of pesto with the comforting warmth of mashed potatoes, resulting in an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your senses. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will effortlessly guide you through the process of creating this culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PESTO MASHED POTATOES



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Rich and creamy mashed potatoes get a pop of flavor with a swirl of pesto just before serving. These Pesto Mashed Red Potatoes are a fabulous way to amp up Thanksgiving dinner or dinner on a Tuesday night. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4-1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 to 1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream, warmed
1/3 cup prepared pesto
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash potatoes with butter, salt, pepper and enough cream to achieve desired consistency. Transfer potatoes to a serving dish; swirl pesto sauce into potatoes. Drizzle with olive oil; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PESTO MASHED POTATOES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 pounds small red skinned potatoes
Coarse salt
1 cup stock or chicken broth
1 cup prepared store bought pesto

Steps:

  • Cut larger potatoes in half and leave small potatoes whole. Cover potatoes with water and bring water to a boil. Add salt and cook until potatoes are tender 10 to 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and return them to hot pot. Add broth or stock and smash the potatoes up. Add pesto and smash to desired consistency. Serve while hot.

FLUFFLY PESTO MASH POTATOES



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Make and share this Fluffly Pesto Mash Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by koko-girl

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

36 ounces potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
200 ml hot chicken stock (or milk)
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 -4 tablespoons pesto sauce
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Put potatoes into a large saucepan, cover well with cold water and add about 1/2 tsp.
  • of salt.
  • Cover the pan and bring the water to a boil, then simmer until the potatoes are tender (around 20-25 minutes).
  • Drain the potatoes, return them to the pan and then mash thoroughly using a potato masher.
  • Put the stock, olive oil, and pesto into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer then pour it into the mash.
  • With a wooden spoon, beat vigorously for about 3 minutes until the texture of the potatoes is light and fluffy.
  • Reheat gently if necessary, then fold in the parmesan and pine nuts before serving.
  • Season with salt and pepper if desired.

MASHED POTATOES WITH SPINACH PESTO



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Spinach, garlic, and vegetable stock give this bright green dish as much flavor as it has color!

Provided by Traci

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 red potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
¾ (10 ounce) bag washed fresh spinach
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam for a few minutes. Meanwhile, place garlic, olive oil, vegetable broth, and spinach into a blender. Puree until smooth and set aside.
  • When the potatoes are ready, mash until smooth, then fold in Parmesan cheese, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 368.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

FLUFFY MASHED POTATOES



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For the silkiest fluffy mashed potatoes, start with firm, cool Russet Burbank spuds, also known as baking potatoes. They're the easiest to mash without becoming pasty and are even tastier steamed instead of boiled. Boiling potatoes can leave them waterlogged, diluting their earthy subtle sweetness, but steaming them preserves their inherent flavor. As the potatoes soften, they absorb just the right amount of moisture. Seasoning the dish only at the very end heightens their intrinsic subtle sweetness. If you have a ricer, use it for an exceptionally smooth texture: Press the steamed potatoes through the ricer back into the pot, then gently fold in the butter and milk with a wooden spoon or flexible spatula.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     side dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds russet potatoes
1 cup whole milk, plus more as needed
1/2 cup cold salted butter, cut into pats
Salt
Freshly ground white or black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream, plus more as needed (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare a steamer: Arrange an insert or basket (or a large colander, if you have neither) in a large pot, and add enough water to come just below the base of the steamer. Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Rinse potatoes well, then peel. Rinse again, then cut into 1-inch chunks. Spread evenly in the steamer, cover, reduce heat to medium and steam until the potatoes are very tender, 20 to 25 minutes. A fork should slide easily into a piece and break it without effort. Turn off the stove, carefully remove the steamer insert and drain the water from the pot. Pour the potatoes back into the pot and spread evenly.
  • Let the potatoes stand until their surfaces are dry, about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium-high until steaming, then keep warm over low. Set the potatoes over low heat and mash thoroughly with a dinner fork. Add about one-quarter of the milk and mash until the milk is incorporated.
  • Scatter the butter evenly over the potatoes and mash in until all traces of butter disappear. Add half of the remaining milk and mash to incorporate, then add the rest of the milk and gently whip until smooth, circling the fork as if beating eggs. If you don't want your mashed potatoes so thick, beat in more milk. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, taste, and season more if you'd like.
  • Serve immediately, keep warm over low heat for up to 1 hour, or transfer to airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Mashed potatoes thicken as they cool, so they need cream to regain the right consistency. If kept warm, gently mash in heavy cream until smooth and loose again, adding more if you'd like. If cold, heat the cream in a large pot until steaming, then add the potatoes. Gently mash and whip, adding more cream as needed, until heated through and fluffy. Season to taste again before serving.

LIGHT AND FLUFFY MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: russet potato, cold water, kosher salt, unsalted butter, heavy cream, whole milk, freshly ground black pepper, fresh chives

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Sides

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 lb russet potato, peeled and cut into large chunks
cold water
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup whole milk
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes longer.
  • Drain the potatoes and press through a potato ricer into a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat the butter, cream, and milk in a small pot over low heat until simmering.
  • Pour the cream mixture over the potatoes and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with chives, if desired.
  • Note: A potato ricer gives these potatoes a super fluffy texture, but you can use a hand masher if you don't own one.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 3 grams

FLUFFY MASHED POTATOES



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Broth lends a balanced, savory flavor to mashed potatoes, so you don't miss the butter or cream.

Provided by College Inn® Broths and Stocks

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     College Inn® Broths and Stocks

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pounds gold potatoes
2 cups College Inn® Chicken Broth, warmed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
Gravy
Sour cream
Butter
Chopped chives

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes if desired. Cut into 2-inch pieces and place in a large sauce pan or Dutch oven. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 15 to 20 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain well in a colander.
  • Return potatoes to pan; toss briefly over low heat to dry off extra moisture. Mash warm potatoes with a masher or hand-held electric mixer until chunky.
  • Gradually add warm broth while mashing until potatoes are desired consistency. Mix in parsley and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cover pan and heat over very low heat to keep warm up to about 30 minutes before serving. Serve with gravy, sour cream, butter or chives, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 4.6 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 289.6 mg

GARLIC MASH POTATOES



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Make and share this Garlic Mash Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tiggrr

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 whole head of garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 -10 red potatoes
salt & pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup milk (or more as needed)

Steps:

  • Drizzle olive oil over garlic and roast in a 325° oven for approximately 15-20 minute.
  • At the same time quarter your potatoes leaving skins on. Cover with water and boil until tender.
  • Allow garlic to cool slightly then remove cloves and mash in deep bowl.
  • Add potatoes, butter, milk salt and pepper.
  • Mash well adding milk as needed to create a creamy mash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.2, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 17.4, Sodium 75.3, Carbohydrate 70.9, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 9.1

Tips:

  • For the fluffiest mashed potatoes, use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold.
  • Peel and cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces to ensure they cook evenly.
  • Bring the potatoes to a boil in salted water, then reduce heat and simmer until tender.
  • Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot over low heat to dry out any excess moisture.
  • Mash the potatoes until smooth, then add butter, milk, and pesto.
  • Mash the potatoes until they reach your desired consistency. For a smoother mash, use an electric hand mixer or food processor.
  • Season the mashed potatoes with salt, pepper, and additional pesto to taste.
  • Serve the mashed potatoes immediately or keep them warm in a slow cooker until ready to serve.

Conclusion:

These fluffy pesto mashed potatoes are easy to make and packed with flavor. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The pesto adds a delicious herby flavor that pairs perfectly with the creamy potatoes. These mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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