Leek, Parsley, and Cheddar Mash

Ingredients

• 600 g maris piper potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large leek
• 1½ cups cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup parsley leaves
• ¼ stick butter

Steps

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.
5. Leave for 5 minutes to steam-dry.
6. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl.
7. Mash them with the leeks, cheese, butter and most of the parsley.
8. Set aside for 5 minutes to allow the butter and cheese to melt.
9. Stir briefly to combine.
10. For a creamier mash, stir in the milk.
11. Serve with the remaining parsley.