Leek, Parsley, and Cheddar Mash

Leek, parsley, and cheddar mash is a recipe adapted from page 28 of the April 2023 edition of Tesco's magazine.

Category: Potato  ·  Serves 6

Ingredients

• 600 g (1.3 lb) Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large leek, trimmed, halved and sliced
• 1½ cups (125 g/4.4 oz) grated Cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup () parsley leaves, chopped
• ¼ stick () butter, diced
• 3–4 tablespoons milk (optional)

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes in a medium pot filled with water for 15–20 minutes until tender.
2. Meanwhile, heat 3 teaspoons oil in a lidded frying pan over a low-medium heat.
3. In the frying pan, cook the leeks for 10 minutes, covering with the lid, until softened.
4. Drain the potatoes and leave for 5 minutes to steam-dry.
5. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and mash them with leeks, cheese, butter and most of the parsley.
6. Set aside for 5 minutes to allow the butter and cheese to melt. Stir briefly to combine. For a creamier mash, stir in the milk.
7. Serve with the remaining parsley.

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