Mashed potato volcanoes

These mash volcanoes are a great way of getting the kids enthused about vegetables as they create the perfect lava eruption for dinner.

This recipe was created by Luke Willcox - New Product Development team.

SEASON

Spring/Summer

COMPLEXITY

Simple

PREPARATION TIME

10 minutes

COOKING TIME

20 Minutes

SERVES

Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 300g potatoes (Desiree works well, but any creamy all-rounder would do)
  • 75ml milk
  • 20g-30g butter
  • 30g grated cheese (optional)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Ketchup ‘lava’
  • Additional veg to serve – broccoli ‘trees’ and pea ‘boulders’

Method

1
Peel the potatoes and chop into chunks. Put into a pan of salted water, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 15 – 20 minutes until soft and tender.
2
Towards the end of the potatoes’ cooking time, cook the other veg that you’re using.
3
Switch off the heat and drain the potatoes through a colander. Return them to the pan for a couple of minutes to dry off any remaining water.
4
Put the butter and milk into a microwavable bowl or cup and heat briefly until the milk is warm and the butter is melted.
5
Mash the potatoes, (or use a potato ricer) until they are smooth. Add the butter and milk mix, mash in and season to taste.
6
If you’re adding grated cheese pop that in and stir through.
7
Pile out half the potato mix onto each plate and smooth into a volcano shape.
8
Make a well in the centre and add the ketchup lava then arrange the additional vegetables around the foot of the volcano.
9
Serve immediately and be prepared for any eruptions!

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