Mashed Potatoes with Kale and Brie

28/11/2019

Mashed potatoes might sound classy to many of us, but when they come surprisingly hit by a storm of curly kale and mild spring onion, you would think that's a classic with a twist. Not until a shower of cheddar and a blow of melting brie have their final word. You will be in awe to have a taste of this decadent, cheesy, creamy veggie mash.

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Serves: 4

Prepare: 20 minutes, plus steaming and infusing

Cook: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 200ml whole milk
  • 3 thyme sprigs
  • 1kg potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 30g unsalted butter
  • 200g shredded kale, tough stalks discarded
  • bunch of salad onions, cut into 2cm pieces
  • 100g French mild brie, thinly sliced
  • 30g mature cheddar, grated

1. Heat the milk and thyme in a small pan until almost boiling; take off the heat and set aside to infuse. Meanwhile, put the potatoes, bay leaves and garlic cloves in a separate large pan; cover with cold water and a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Drain well, discard the bay leaves and steam-dry for 2-3 minutes.

2. Mash the potatoes and garlic cloves with the milk and 15g butter; discard the thyme. Season, set aside and keep warm.

3. Heat the remaining 15g butter in a large frying pan until foaming. Add the kale and salad onions and sauté for 3-5 minutes, until softened. Fold the greens and the cheese through the warm mash and serve, with plenty of black pepper.

This is pure comfort food at its very best - simple, inexpensive ingredients thrown together to create a wonderful supper.

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