Pesto Asiago Smashed Potatoes Recipes

PESTO MASHED POTATOES

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.

SMASHED PESTO POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes to a boil in a pot of salted water. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes; drain. Melt 3 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup milk in the same pot; add 3 tablespoons pesto and the potatoes. Lightly smash with a potato masher. Top with fresh ricotta or sour cream.

ROASTED ASIAGO CHEESE POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut each potato into 1-inch cubes and place in a pot filled about 3/4-full with water.
• Bring to boil.
• Add salt to taste and boil potatoes for 5 minutes only.
• Drain well and pat dry.
• In a large bowl, stir together olive oil, salt garlic and pepper.
• Add potatoes and toss to coat.
• Spread the potatoes in an oiled roasting pan.
• Roast at 450 degrees for about 30-45 minutes, turning the potatoes every 5-10 minutes to insure even roasting.
• Cook potatoes until they are tender and brown.
• Transfer to a serving dish, add the asiago cheese, parsley, and toss to coat evenly.
• note- I don't peel my potatoes, but you are welcome to for this recipe if you like.

ASIAGO-PESTO MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat milk, water and margarine to boiling. Stir in contents of both pouches of potatoes (from potatoes box) just until moistened; let stand 1 minute. Stir with fork until smooth. Stir in cheese.
• Spoon potatoes into serving dish. Drop pesto onto top of potatoes; swirl with spoon. Top with bell pepper.

ASIAGO POTATOES

Steps:

• Generously cover potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt with cold water in a medium pot, then simmer until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and rinse with cold water. Cool to room temperature in refrigerator, about 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook garlic in oil at a bare simmer in a small heavy saucepan, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, about 12 minutes.
• Drain garlic, reserving oil for another use, then mash to a paste.
• Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
• Mince basil, then stir together with garlic paste, cheese, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Using a small melon-ball cutter or a teaspoon, scoop out a hole in each cooled potato, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.
• Stuff potatoes with cheese mixture and bake in a pan until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 20 minutes.