TWICE BAKED PESTO MASHED POTATOES RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Twice Baked Pesto Mashed Potatoes Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by รก-61574

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (12 ounce) russet potatoes
1/2 cup basil pesto, or substitute tomato pesto
1/2 cup shredded Pecorino-Romano cheese, about 2 ounces
1/4 cup whole milk
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Scrub potatoes thoroughly with a brush; pat dry. Prick potatoes with a fork. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until tender. Remove from oven; let stand for 10 minutes. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out potato pulp, leaving 1/4-inch shells; place pulp in a medium bowl. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Mash potato pulp with a potato masher, or an electric mixer on low speed. Add pesto, 1/4 cup of the cheese, and the milk; beat until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon the mashed potato mixture into the potato shells. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Place filled potato shells in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Bake about 10 minutes more or until nuts are toasted. To Make Ahead Prepare as directed through Step 2. Transfer potatoes to an airtight container; cover. Chill for up to 24 hours. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Continue as directed, except bake potatoes for 30 minutes before adding pine nuts.

Youssef Gharibe
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These potatoes were delicious! I love the combination of pesto and mashed potatoes.


Ahmed Shiplu
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I made these potatoes for a potluck and they were a big hit. I will definitely be making them again.


Vimalesh Cat
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These potatoes were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were well worth the effort. They were the perfect comfort food on a cold winter night.


Avey Ovo
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my potatoes turned out dry and crumbly.


LEGEND Hafeez
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These potatoes were the perfect side dish for my roasted chicken. They were creamy and flavorful, and the pesto crust added a nice touch of crunch.


Subash Biswas
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I would have liked the recipe to include more suggestions for serving the potatoes.


Rajage4076 Ge
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These potatoes were a bit too salty for my taste.


Justin Kincaid
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed these potatoes. The flavors were well-balanced and the potatoes were creamy and smooth.


Rashfa Rouzan
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I made these potatoes for a dinner party and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.


zahra maqsood
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These potatoes are delicious! I love the combination of pesto and mashed potatoes.


Samim Sordar
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my potatoes turned out mushy. I think I might have overcooked them.


Sufyan Ji
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These potatoes were a big hit with my family. I will definitely be making them again.


Fanta Cherif
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I would have liked the recipe to include more detailed instructions for making the pesto.


Phyllis Jardine
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These potatoes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are well worth the effort. They are the perfect side dish for a special occasion.


Md Habibulla
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I'm a huge fan of pesto, so I knew I had to try this recipe. I was not disappointed! The potatoes were creamy and flavorful, and the pesto crust was the perfect finishing touch.


michael afolabi
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I made these potatoes for a potluck and they were the first dish to disappear. Everyone loved them!


Abubakar 02
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I followed the recipe exactly and the potatoes came out dry and bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


KD Chad
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These potatoes were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Yeasmin Akter
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I'm not usually a fan of mashed potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto adds a delicious depth of flavor that makes them irresistible.


Zavana Whan
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These twice-baked pesto mashed potatoes were an absolute hit at my dinner party! The creamy and cheesy filling, combined with the flavorful pesto crust, was simply divine.