Mashed potatoes are a staple dish. Whether paired with a stew or some bangers, you can’t go wrong with a good plate of mashed potato. Plus, if you grow your own potatoes at home, this is a great way to utilise your efforts.

What if we told you that by following this mashed potato recipe, you’d be making the worlds BEST mashed potato ever? Follow this recipe and find out…

Servings: Feeds 2

Preparation time: 10 minutes

You will need:

• Large pan
• Colander
• Potato masher

Ingredients:

• 2-4 large potatoes of your choice
• A glug of milk
• tbsp of butter
• Salt and Pepper to taste
  Optional:
• 50-100g of cheese (choose your preferred cheese, but we would opt for a mature cheddar)

Instructions:

1. Chop the Potatoes – Smaller chunks of potatoes are easier to cook. Cut your potatoes into small pieces and put into boiling water. Cook for 15 minutes (or until they’re soft).
2. Drain the Potatoes – Drain your potatoes and pop back onto the hob to dry them out slightly on a low heat. Once dry (but not burnt), add your milk and butter and mash the potatoes until creamy. If you’re struggling with lumps, you can always use a big spoon or whisk to finish the job. Feel free to add more milk and butter until you get the texture you prefer. However, we advise to use more butter than milk because once the mash goes into a liquid mess, there’s no saving it.
3. Season the mash – Once the mash is creamy with no lumps to be seen, add your cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix it in until it melts and combines.
4. Serve warm – Put your mash on the plate and serve! Best enjoyed when eaten warm. Cover with lots of gravy and extra salt and pepper because why not!

Tips:

How to take this recipe to the next level…

• If you like crème fraîche, adding some of this instead of cheese can be life changing. About 4 tablespoons will do it!

Goes well with…

• Mashed potato is a versatile dish. Use liberally with any pie, sausage, or stew dish for an out of this world experience. I mean, it is technically one of your five a day!