Parmesan Mash Potatoes

Serves 4-6

Creamy mash potato is a simple delicious side dish; it is easy and cheap to whip up. To add a little extra luxury and a touch of Italian flavour try adding parmesan and a little garlic, simple but delicious.

In winter this is a perfect side dish to go with rich meaty meals, a slow roasted lamb shank, sirloin steak or a warm Italian stew. In summer parmesan mash is beautiful with lighter dishes, like baked haddock or a simple grilled chicken breast with a leafy green salad. 

Whether you are entertaining or cooking for one a good mash is wonderful. For a dinner party it is a simple side dish that always goes down well. If you are cooking for one bangers and mash is delicious, quick comfort food and a luxurious parmesan mash with good chunky Cumberland sausages will make it even better.

Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes
• 2 tbsp butter
• 100ml milk
• 50g parmesan, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled

 Method

1. Boil the potatoes and garlic in a saucepan of water. When the potatoes are tender, drain off the water.
2. Mash the potatoes and garlic adding the parmesan, butter and milk. Mash until smooth.