baked mashed potato casserole

most who know me know that i don't particularly enjoy cooking. i just always feel that there's other productive things i could be doing with my time - if i'm making food for just myself, i'll make something easy & healthy rather than something more time consuming. on new year's eve however, i decided to try one last recipe for the year. wanting something with lots of veg, i found this (i can't remember where) & added/subtracted a couple of things.

baked mashed potato casserole

(makes a meal for two, or a side for 6-8)

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4 medium potatoes cut into quarters

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 large stalk celery, finely chopped

half a red pepper, chopped

broccoli (how ever much you want, i like lots!)

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons of butter

2-4 tablespoons of milk

cheese, grated

paprika

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1. boil potatoes for 15 minutes

2. preheat oven to 230ºc (i did 210ºc in my fan oven)

3. heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium in a pan, then fry onions, celery, pepper & broccoli

4. drain potatoes &, with the butter & milk, mash in the pot. add vegetables (season to taste if you fancy)

5. spread remaining olive oil in casserole dish. spoon in potato/veg mix, sprinkle cheese & paprika on top, then bake for 20 minutes/until golden brown.