Potato Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
1/4 pint milk
1 ounce butter
4 ounces grated strong cheddar cheese (or similar cheese)
salt and white pepper
2 -3 ounces white breadcrumbs, lightly crisped
melted butter, to brush over the top

Preparation

Boil the potatoes in salted water until cooked.
Preheat oven to 425*F.
Drain the potatoes well, add the milk and butter and mash until smooth, then stir in the cheese and seasoning.
Butter a 1 1/2 to 2 pint pie dish and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs, pressing them to the base and sides with the back of a spoon.
Spoon the potato and cheese mixture into the dish and rough up the top with a fork.
Brush with the melted butter.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve with pickled beets or red cabbage and thick slices of crusty brown bread (buttered of course!).