Sprout and Leek Colcannon

Ingredients

• 750 g potatoes (chopped into 1cm cubes)
• 50 g butter
• 180 g leeks (sliced thinly (4mm ish))
• 180 g sprouts (sliced thinly (4mm ish))
• 4 tablespoons milk ((or cream))
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Put the diced potatoes in a pan. Cover with boiling water. Bring back to the boil and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

2. 2

   Melt the butter over a low heat.

3. 3

   When the butter is melted add in the sliced leeks and sprouts. Stir to coat in the melted butter then put a lid on and cook over a gentle heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   When the potatoes, leeks and sprouts are done, mash together with plenty of butter and milk (or cream), plus salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Serve with sausages and gravy or baked beans.