Crusty cheddar pies

Per serving

498kcal
23гProteins
25гFats
45гCarbs

This recipe has been designed to be made ahead and frozen - a family-friendly batch pie, with cheesy mashed potato atop hidden broccoli, leeks and celery

Ingredients

8 serv.
  • slim young leek500g g

    thickly sliced

  • broccoli300g g

    cut into small florets

  • celery3

    sticks, de-stringed and sliced

  • floury potato1 ½kg kg

    such as King Edward, cut into even-sized chunks

  • butter85g g
  • 170g pot 0% fat Greek yogurt g
  • semi-skimmed milk850ml ml
  • plain flour75g g
  • English mustard2 tsp tsp
  • wholegrain mustard1 tsp tsp
  • pack mature cheddar300g g

    finely grated

  • handful frozen peas

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Put the leeks, broccoli and celery in a large steamer. Add the potatoes to the water and cook for 20 mins, with the vegetables steaming on top, until all are tender. Drain the potatoes, then mash with plenty of seasoning, 25g of the butter and all the yogurt.

  2. 2

    While the veg cooks, pour the milk into a pan, add the flour, both mustards and remaining butter, and cook over a medium heat, whisking all the time, until smooth and thickened. Stir in half the cheese and season. Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Divide the steamed veg and peas between 8 individual pie dishes. Pour over the sauce and top with the mash, then sprinkle over the remaining cheese.

  4. 4

    Pack into freezer bags and use within 3 months. To serve, unwrap and put the dishes on a baking tray in the cold oven, then set to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Bake for 50-55 mins until bubbling and hot all the way through.

Source: bbcgoodfood.com
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