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Holiday Mashed Potatoes

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Recipe courtesy of Regional Medical Center, Bayonet Point, Hudson, FL

Yield: 40 servings

Ingredients

• 1 package premium mashed potatoes (31 oz.)
• 4 qts. boiling water
• 1 pint low fat ranch dressing, room temperature
• 1 pint prepared basil pesto, room temperature
• 1 pint prepared bruschetta, room temperature
• 12 oz. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Directions

1. Pour boiling water into a mixing bowl.
2. Add package of potatoes, stirring with wire whisk.
3. Add half of the cheese, stirring to allow it to melt into the potatoes.
4. Immediately add dressing, mixing thoroughly.
5. Blend pesto and bruschetta, allowing streaks of color through the potatoes.
6. Place in serviceware and top with remaining cheese.
7. Garnish with julienne strips of fresh basil.