1 1/2 lb old potatoes, peeled, washed cut in, to even chunks
3 tbsp softened butter
1 size 3 egg yolk
3 tbsp single cream
2 oz red leicester cheese, grated
1 salt and pepper
1 chopped parsley, to garnish
Directions
Cook the potatoes in lightly salted water until tender. Drain well,
then use an electric hand mixer until smooth.
Add butter, egg yolk, cream and cheese and process for several
seconds. Season to taste and place in a piping bag with a large
fluted nozzle. Pipe onto plates and use parsley to garnish.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Cheese; Potato; Vegetable
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