Homemade Mashed Potatoes with Leeks & Corn
Very easy
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Victoire

Homemade Mashed Potatoes with Leeks & Corn

10 minutesPrep time

15 minutesCook time

399 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Potatoes (baked/mashed)

200 g

Potatoes (baked/mashed)

Leeks

100 g

Leeks

Corn (canned)

80 g

Corn (canned)

Milk (whole)

40 ml

Milk (whole)

Butter (unsalted)

15 g

Butter (unsalted)

Utensils

Stovetop, Frying pan, Pot (small)

recipe

  • Step 1
    Peel & dice the potatoes.
  • Step 2
    In a pot of cold water, add the potatoes. Bring to a boil, then leave to cook for 15 min, over medium heat.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, chop off the ends of the leeks.* Finely slice the leeks & rinse them in a colander to remove all impurities. *Check out our tips for this recipe
  • Step 4
    Melt a dab of butter in a pan, over medium heat. Add the leeks & season them with salt & pepper. Sauté for 2-3 min stirring. Cover & cook for another 8-10 min, over low heat.
  • Step 5
    Once the leeks are lightly golden, add the drained sweet corn. Continue cooking for another 2-3 min while stirring, over medium heat. Keep warm.
  • Step 6
    Once cooked through, drain the potatoes. Using a fork or potato masher, mash the potatoes. Pour the milk in little by little while stirring. Add the butter & season with salt & pepper. Mix until the butter is fully melted & incorporated.
  • Step 7
    Serve the mashed potatoes in a plate with the grilled veggies. Re-season to taste & enjoy !

♻️ Zero waste tip

For a zero-waste dish, use the discarded leek stalks to make soup ! Rinse well & remove all damaged, dry & yellow parts before adding to your pot with the ingredients of your choosing.