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Kids' Volcanic Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Kids' Volcanic Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

with Marinara Lava and Peas | Serves 2
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 28, 2026
Calories
354 kcal
Protein
14g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

450 grams

Potatoes

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

40 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

120 grams

Marinara Sauce

120 grams

Peas

Energy (kcal)354 kcal
Energy (kJ)1482 kJ
Fat9 g
of which saturates4.7 g
Carbohydrate57 g
of which sugars9.7 g
Dietary Fibre8.6 g
Protein14 g
Salt0.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Kettle
Large Saucepan
Grater
Colander

Instructions

Boil the Potatoes
1

a) Boil a full kettle. Meanwhile, chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks (no need to peel). Peel the garlic cloves, keeping them whole. 

b) Pour the boiling water from your kettle into a large saucepan with 1/2 tsp salt, the potatoes and the peeled garlic cloves to the water.

c) Cook until you can easily slip a knife through the potatoes, 15-18 mins.

Heat the Marinara Lava
2

a) Meanwhile, grate the cheese.

b) Once the potatoes and garlic are cooked, drain in a colander and return both to the pan, off the heat. Mash until smooth.

c) Once mashed, mix through the peas. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

d) In a small saucepan, heat the marinara sauce on medium heat until piping hot, 2-3 mins. Once hot, remove from the heat and set aside.

Create the Volcano!
3

a) Serve the mashed potatoes in the shape of a volcano, creating a shallow hole through the centre to pour the marinara sauce into.

b) Sprinkle over the grated cheese to finish.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Ease of prep: Children enjoyed cooking this meal together, making it a fun and engaging activity for the whole family.
  • Flavour: Even picky eaters and children with autism found this dish delicious, giving it top marks for taste.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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