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.[1]
Total Time
30 minutes
Servings
6 (side)
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 (20 g/0.71 oz) parsley leaves, chopped
¼ stick (30 g/1.1 oz) butter, diced
3–4 tablespoons milk (optional)
Boil the potatoes in a medium pot filled with water for 15–20 minutes until tender.
15–20 minutes
Meanwhile, heat 3 teaspoons oil in a lidded frying pan over a low-medium heat.
In the frying pan, cook the leeks for 10 minutes, covering with the lid, until softened.
10 minutes
Drain the potatoes and leave for 5 minutes to steam-dry.
5 minutes
Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and mash them with leeks, cheese, butter and most of the parsley.
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.
5 minutes
Serve with the remaining parsley.