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[DiAnne]

I was looking for a way to use up some basil pesto besides making pesto butter and came across this.  Made it last night and it was good.

2 pounds red potatoes, cubed
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 T olive oil
1 T dry ranch seasoning mix
1/4 t onion powder
1/4 t garlic powder
1/2 t salt
1/8 t black pepper
6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

Optional garnish:  Freshly grated parm and fresh chopped parsley

Preheat oven 400 degrees.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 

Add potatoes to a large bowl followed by olive oil, pesto and spices.  Toss until evening coated. 

Spread potatoes on baking sheet and cook for 40 minutes stirring half way through.  When ready to serve stir in bacon. 

Garnish with parm and parsley  if desired. 

[gkelly]

sounds great!  thanks for posting!

[cookie5]

What a great idea!  Thank you.  It sounds delicious.

[RespectLife]

@DiAnne

What perfect timing!  I have just about 1/4 cup of pesto to use up!

Thank you for always sharing your recipes!  I so look forward to seeing your posts!

[IamMrsG]

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Respectlife wrote, in part:  @DiAnne   Thank you for always sharing your recipes!  I so look forward to seeing your posts!

I agree, @RespectLife.  There are a few posters here on Recipes whose posts I will readily open every time as their name represents quality to me.  DiAnne is one of them.  Her recipes are consistently trustworthy.

Thank you, @DiAnne, for sharing this recipe.  I haven't downloaded it yet, but am already thinking of ways to use it.  I'm thinking your pesto/seasoning would also be an excellent way to finish off par-baked Idahoes -- garnished with a little sour cream and the bacon crumbles.

Edited to add: or on baked French Fries.

[DiAnne]

@IamMrsG and @RespectLife

Thank you so much for the compliment.  You have made my day!