Pesto Potato Pile Recipe

Name: Pesto Potato Pile
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large red potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces; ½ teaspoon salt, for boiling potatoes; water; 3 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; ⅓ cup basil pesto; ½ cup cheese, I like using feta, parmesan, mozzarella, fontina; 1 roma tomato, seeded and diced (optional)

Servings: persons

4 large red potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
½ teaspoon salt, for boiling potatoes
water
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
⅓ cup basil pesto
½ cup cheese, I like using feta, parmesan, mozzarella, fontina
1 roma tomato, seeded and diced (optional)

1
In a pan, cover potatoes in cold water, add salt and boil until a knife inserted in the potato goes in pretty easily, but they aren't 100% cooked.
2
Drain and let them steam off in a colander for 5 mins or so.
3
Heat a large frying pan over medium- medium high heat.
4
Add potatoes and season them.
5
Fry potatoes, turning occasionally until skins and edges are crisp and golden, about 10 minutes.
6
Remove from heat and add pesto, toss quickly until potatoes are coated and the sauce is warmed through.
7
Dump potatoes out onto your serving dish and top with cheese, and if desired, tomato.
8
Let it sit a minute to let the cheese melt, then serve.
9
If serving for breakfast- this goes great with a poached egg.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large red potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces, ½ teaspoon salt, for boiling potatoes, water, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pesto Potato Pile falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pesto Potato Pile

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