Pesto Mashed Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe

Name: Pesto Mashed Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds potatoes, (peeled and quartered); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup heavy cream; kosher salt, (to taste (depending on how salty your pesto is)); ⅓ cup basil pesto, (homemade or pick your favorite); ½ cup Parmesan cheese, (freshly grated); ½ cup cream cheese, (softened); ⅓ cup bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

Meet your new comfort food obsession: Pesto Mashed Potatoes Au Gratin! Creamy mashed potatoes blended with vibrant pesto, layered with gooey cheese, and topped with crispy bread crumbs. This dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, adding a deliciously sophisticated twist to classic comfort food.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:36:47 GMT