Ingredients

  • 500 g potatoes, washed and cut into chunks
  • 50 g butter
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • salt
  • sea salt
  • 250 g strong cured cheese
  • 6 tablespoons milk (or more if you like 'em really mushy)
  • 4 tablespoons double cream
  • 1 tablespoon basil oil (see my other recipes for this one)

Method

  • Heat water in a large pan and boil the chunks of potato until cooked.
  • While potatoes are cooking prepare other ingredients and try not to think about why you need comforting.
  • When the potatoes are cooked drain them and put them back in the pan, add all the ingredients except the basil oil, and mash VERY vigorously (mash out that anger!
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  • When you have mashed for a while and you're feeling better, add the basil oil and serve with a sprinkle of sea salt over the top.
  • You'll probably think there is far too much for you to eat, but it's so light and delicious you'll go right back to the pan and eat the rest!
  • If you find you have lots left, it refrigerates well and is good as a "leftovers" (See my Recipe #13045 (Fried Mashed Potatoes).