Sausagemeat & Potato Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pork sausagemeat
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 lb potatoes (ones what mash well)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 2 oz butter
• ½ pint full or semi-skimmed milk
• 3 oz grated mature cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs
• Salt and pepper

Method:

1. Wash, peel and quarter the potatoes and cook in boiling water until they are soft.
2. Drain and mash the potatoes and, whilst still hot, add the parsley and butter and beat well.
3. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the sausagemeat and onion.
4. Crack and beat the eggs together.
5. Transfer the potato mash to the pan with the sausagemeat and onion and mix together.
6. Season with salt and pepper and stir in 2 oz of the grated cheese.
7. Add enough milk to cover the mixture.
8. Pour into a greased baking dish and sprinkle the top with the rest of the cheese.
9. Bake in a pre-heated oven at Gas Mark 4 (180°C/350°F) for about 30 minutes until the top is brown and crisp.
10. Serve hot.

Makes 4 very hearty portions or 6 smaller ones.