Keep things basic for Picky Pickers and gradually add in extra flavours as they become more adventurous. Before long you’ll have them enjoying ‘Grown-Up Mash’ – the ultimate mashed potato in my opinion!
Serves 4 children
Ingredients:
3 medium seized potatoes
Butter
Milk
Salt
Optional: Cheddar chesse and grainy mustard. You could also add some cooked sweetorn, peas or spinach after mashing.
Method:
1: Peel and cut up the potatoes into small pieces.
2: Boil gently in plenty of salted water until the potatoes are cooked through. This will depend on the size of your potato pices, but 20 minutes should do it.
3: Drain the potatoes.
4: Add a big knob of butter and mash up the potatoes using a potato masher or fork. Slowly add milk until the mash is creamyin texture (about 4 tablespoons should be enough).
5: Continue mashing until the potatoes are completely smooth – Picky Pickers can be VERY unforgiving of lumps! Add more milk and butter if necessary.
6: If making ‘Grown-Up Mash’ add a handful of grated cheddar (you might want to start with mild and build up to mature) and some grainy mustard and mix through.
7: Serve with sausages, fish fingers or steaks and plenty of veg. The mustard and cheese version goes particularly well with sausages and onion gravy!
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