If you’re tired of plain old mash, this Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Fresh Peppers and Onions is a game-changer! It’s creamy, buttery, and packed with flavour, but the real twist is the crunch from the raw peppers and onions. It’s quick to make, perfect for family dinners, and it even doubles as a great lunch for work—I make extra just so I can enjoy it the next day. Simple, delicious, and a little bit fancy, this mash is anything but boring!
Servings
4 – 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 kg red potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 50 g butter
- 125 ml milk (adjust for desired creaminess)
- 100 g cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional for drizzling)
Tools for the Job
- Large pot
- Potato masher
- Mixing spoon
- Grater
- Serving bowl
Method
- Boil the potatoes
- Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water.
- Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain the water and return the potatoes to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes
- Add the butter, milk, and cheddar cheese to the hot potatoes.
- Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and chilli flakes.
- Add the raw vegetables
- Stir in the white onion, red onion, green pepper, and red pepper.
- Mix until evenly distributed throughout the mash.
- Finish and serve
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl.
- Optionally, drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with extra chilli flakes or cheese.
Serving Suggestion
This dish pairs beautifully with grilled meat, roasted vegetables, or as a hearty standalone option. The raw vegetables add a fresh, crisp contrast to the creamy mashed potatoes.
I actually took this into work this week and was perfect for lunch.
Enjoy!
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