Mashed Potato Crumpets

Serves 6

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Cost per recipe: Serves 6 for under R100

Ingredients:

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 45 ml (3 tbsp) margarine
• Salt and pepper
• 7 eggs
• 180 ml (¾ cup) cheddar, grated
• Small handful chives, finely chopped + extra
• 375 ml (1½ cups) cake flour
• Sunflower oil, for cooking
• Tomato chilli jam, to serve

Method:

1. Cook the potatoes in salted boiling water for about 15 minutes or until soft. Mash with the margarine. Season with salt and pepper. Cool.
2. Combine 750 ml (3 cups) mashed potatoes with 1 of the eggs, cheddar, chives and 180 ml (¾ cup) of the flour. Roll the mixture into 6 balls and flatten into 1 cm thick patties.
3. Place the remaining flour in a shallow dish and coat each crumpet in the flour.
4. Heat a thin layer of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and fry the crumpets, in batches, for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Drain on paper towel-lined plates.
5. Wipe the pan clean and heat another splash of oil on medium heat. Fry the remaining eggs in the same pan for about 3 minutes or until whites are set and cooked to your liking. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve the crumpets topped with fried eggs, tomato chilli jam and extra chives.