Recipe: Mashed Potatoes Topped with Ham
A favourite with children and adults alike. The aroma of succulent mashed potatoes, served with delicious smoked ham makes for a mouthwatering meal, perfect for any time of the day.
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 12 Potatoes
- 4 slices of ham or smoked ham
- 4 slices of bread
- 40ml full-fat milk
- 120 g of salted butter
- Salt and pepper
Method:
1) Cook the potatoes in their skins, after which, immerse them in cold salted water for 20-25 min.
2) While cooking the potatoes, toast the bread.
3) Heat the milk, salt and pepper on medium heat.
4) Peel the potatoes and put them through a food mill . Stir in the milk and half the butter. Adjust the seasoning if necessary, to suit your taste.
5) Butter the slices of bread and place the ham on top . Cut into long, thin sticks.
6) Melt the remaining butter until it has a nice hazelnut color.
7) Pour the melted butter over the potato and ham combination.
8) Remove the blotters and serve.
Bon Appetit!
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