Festive Rumbledethumps

40m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel and chop potatoes into equal-sized pieces, add to pan with cold water and salt. Bring to the boil and cook until soft. Drain and mash.
  2. 2Add 100ml cream to mashed potatoes, beat with a wooden spoon, and season.
  3. 3Melt olive oil and butter, add finely sliced onions and sprouts. Soften with the lid on, stirring occasionally on low heat.
  4. 4Remove lid, increase heat, and stir until sprouts are slightly caramelized.
  5. 5Add the caramelized sprouts and onions to the mashed potatoes and mix well.
  6. 6Add Dijon mustard, chives, 50ml cream, and season.
  7. 7Melt 70g butter, add oatmeal, panko breadcrumbs, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Toast until lightly golden.
  8. 8Add lemon zest and grated cheddar cheese to the topping and mix.
  9. 9Place mashed potato mixture into an ovenproof dish, spread evenly, and top with the prepared topping.
  10. 10Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (fan) for 40 minutes until golden and crunchy.

Ingredients

  • 4 large baking potatoes
  • 400 g Brussel sprouts
  • 2 small onions
  • 80 g butter
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 150 ml thickened or double cream
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large handful chopped chives
  • 0 salt
  • 0 black pepper
  • 70 g butter
  • 60 g oatmeal
  • 40 g panko breadcrumbs
  • 6 sprigs thyme
  • 10 sage leaves
  • 1 lemon
  • 90 g grated cheddar cheese

Equipment

panfood processorovenovenproof dishwooden spoon