Mashed Potatoes With Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boiling potatoes
• peeled and cubed
• 14 cup basil pesto
• 12 cup heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons butter
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan, add enough cold water to cover the potatoes and cover the pot.
2. Heat on high, bring the water to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes can be easily pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes.
4. While the potatoes are cooking, combine the cream, butter and basil in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until the butter is melted and the cream is hot.
5. Drain the potatoes and allow them to sit in the colander for a couple of minutes.
6. Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl and mash.
7. Stir in the cream mixture by thirds.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.