Smashed Baked Potatoes with Pesto
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I’ve had these potatoes on my mind lately. They’ve been on top of my “must make” list and now is the perfect time with lots of football gatherings and movie awards parties happening.
Not only are these crispy smashed potatoes delicious and flavorful, they are so easy to make and it only takes five ingredients. What makes these so simple to prepare? Filippo Berio Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Filippo Berio Classic Pesto.
Filippo Berio Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is great for making those gold potatoes crispy. Their classic pesto is made with fresh basil, crushed pine nuts and fine Grana Pedano cheese, giving each little potato the perfect basil bite.
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Smashed Baked Potatoes with Pesto
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
Description
Make this delicious appetizer for your next gathering. Crispy and golden smashed potatoes topped with a flavorful pesto and a sprinkle of lemon juice. A perfect bite for each one of your guests.
Ingredients
1 pound baby Dutch potatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons Filippo Berio Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Filippo Berio Classic Pesto
Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Rinse and scrub potatoes. Place in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 20 minutes or until fork tender. Preheat oven to 450° F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Place potatoes on baking sheet and smash by gently pressing down with the bottom of a glass or small saucepan. Drizzle olive oil over smashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 25-28 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Transfer potatoes to a serving plate or platter. To serve, top with a dollop of pesto and a sprinkle of lemon juice (optional).
This is a great recipe we ran at a high end restaurant. The only twist was we would add a little Brie to bake on the crispy fingerlings before adding the pesto. This way seems a little more manageable for a party as you said though
That sounds like an amazing addition. So glad you were able to give them a try. Thank you for stopping by!