Cookbook: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.

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 (20 g) parsley leaves, chopped
 * ¼ stick (30 g) butter, diced
 * 3–4 tablespoons milk (optional)

Procedure

 * 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) Cook the leeks for 10 minutes, covering 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, most of parsley and the butter.
 * 6) Set aside for 5 minutes for the butter and cheese to melt. Stir briefly to combine. For a creamier mash, stir in the milk.
 * 7) Serve with the remaining parsley.