Pesto Mashed Potatoes

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb russet potatoes, peeled, diced into 2" chunks
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup parm cheese, grated
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup half and half, warmed

Preparation

Step 1

cook potatoes and garlic in salted water 15-20 mins, or until tender. drain; return them to the pot and dry over medium heat. blend basil, parm, salt and pepper flakes in food processor until minced. drizzle in olive oil.
mash potatoes; stir in butter, half and half and basil mixture. serve.