4 large mashing potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes (approximately 500g)
175g of cheddar, grated
100ml of cream
2 eggs
1 medium onion, chopped
salt
pepper
100g of Parmesan, grated
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tbsp of crispy shallots
1 handful of oregano, finely chopped
1 handful of basil, finely chopped
Method
1
To begin, cook the cubed potatoes in salted boiling water until soft
2
Drain and let them cool slightly. Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4
3
In a food processor, blend the cooked potatoes, egg, cream, grated cheddar (reserving a few spoonfuls of cheese for later) and onion until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste
4
Spoon half of the mixture into a buttered baking dish or individual ramekins, add a layer of grated cheese and herbs, then pour the rest of the potato mixture on top. Place the cherry tomato halves and some more grated cheese on top to finish
5
Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with the Parmesan and bake in the oven for 20–30 minutes, until golden brown
6
Once ready, take out of the oven, sprinkle with some fresh herbs and crispy shallots and serve immediately