Easy mashed potato recipes

Mash potato flavourings

Soured cream, spring onion and chives

• Beat 4 tbsp soured cream, 6 finely chopped spring onions (including the green bits) and 2 tbsp chopped chives into prepared mash.
• Season and spoon into prepared mash.
• Season and spoon into a bowl.
• Sprinkle with extra chives to finish.

Parmesan and truffle

• Beat 25g of unsalted butter and 50g of finely grated parmesan into prepared mash.
• Season with salt and white pepper then spoon into a bowl and drizzle with truffle oil.

Grain mustard and cheddar mash

• Beat 25g unsalted butter and 50g grated cheddar into prepared mash over a medium heat until the cheese has melted.
• Mix in 3 tbsp of wholegrain mustard and season.

Herb and garlic mash

• Heat a small pan with 3 tbsp olive oil then gently cook 1 clove of crushed garlic for 3-4 minutes without colouring.
• Tip into a pan of prepared mash along with 2 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley and 2 tbsp chopped chives.
• Season then spoon into a bowl and add a drizzle of olive oil to finish.

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