Mashed Potatoes Swirled With Pesto

Here's a twist on the common mashed potato recipe.The pesto is gently folded in to streak the potatoes.This would be fun for St. Patty's Day!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1⁄2-3⁄4 cup milk
• 6  tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 2  tablespoons pesto sauce (Pesto or your favorite store bought)
•  basil, garnish
•  pine nuts, garnish

Directions

1. Cover and cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 15 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender.
2. Drain potatoes.
3. Mash potatoes in a large mixing bowl until no lumps remain.
4. Add butter and milk, salt, and pepper mashing in to blend together.
5. Fold in pesto very lightly just to streak the potatoes.
6. Garnish with pine nut and basil.