Cheesy Mashed Potato Hash

Cheesy mashed potato hash is a quick and easy dinner to make for the whole family. Ready in just 30 mins and packed with veg such as cauliflower, broccoli and roasted root veg, this dish is perfect for kids. Top with cheese and bacon for a special treat and serve warm from the oven. The pesto in this recipe gives this dish a really nice kick of flavour.

Cheesy Mashed Potato Hash

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 700 g pack frozen mashed potato
  • 150 g frozen cauliflower
  • 150 g frozen broccoli
  • 200 g frozen roasted root vegetables
  • 8 rashers streaky bacon
  • 200 g ball mozzarella drained and torn
  • 2 Sacla pesto shots
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts
  • Few basil leaves
  • Handful rocket to serve

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 200C, gas 6. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof pan. Add the frozen mash, stir until softened, then add the rest of the vegetables. Heat, stirring, until defrosted.
  • Dry-fry the bacon in a frying pan until crispy on both sides. Once the mash mix is heated through, arrange the mozzarella, pesto and pine nuts on top and place in the oven to melt. Top with the bacon, basil leaves and rocket, to serve.

Notes

If you want to make this dish a little healthier swap the mashed potato for sweet potato instead.