750 g Maris Piper or Desiree
-potatoes; cooked and mashed
; (1 1/2lb)
50 g Butter; (2oz)
175 g Matured Cheddar cheese;
-grated (6oz)
3 tb Freshly chopped chives
Salt and freshly ground
-black pepper
25 g Plain flour; for shaping
-(1oz)
Oil for shallow frying
Mix together the mashed potato, butter, grated cheese, chives and seasoning
to taste. Chill the mixture for easy handling.
Shape the potato mixture with well-floured hands into 8 flattened triangle
shapes.
Heat a little oil in a frying pan and fry the potato shapes in batches for
2-3 minutes each side until crisp and golden. Drain on kitchen paper and
serve immediately.
Yields
4 servings
