Need a quick answer!!! What spice.....

[Mum1369]

can I put on the top of a shepherds pie ?? I made the topping with leeks and potato but wanted to put something on top that wasn't cheese.......any thoughts ?

parsley? mint?......... do u put cheese on top of your cottage pie???

Leeks are strong enough...I wouldn't bother with anything. Maybe chopped chives?

Spice? Ummm...paprika?

Breadcrumbs make it nice and crunchy. You could mix them with herbs of your choice.

chilli flakes and black pepper?

I was thinking paprika (the others sound yummy too) - will paprika definately be ok ? What about nutmeg ????????????

Nutmeg is good mixed with leaks and potato and also the mince in your sheperds pie.

Do not over do it though.

I wouldn't put anything. Why would you?

nutmeg on top and cinnamon inside

I wouldn't bother - I'm sure paprika would taste ok but IMO it would just detract from the delicate flavour of the leeks and potato.

I would just sprinkle with butter and grind some fresh black pepper on top - yum (although cheese is very good too )

Don't bother! There is no need if you've used leeks and potatoes - will just be overkill. Just keep under the grill/in the oven till the top of the potato browns nicely.

I sprinkle with herbes de provence on top of the spuds. Knobs of butter too. Nice and simple!

Or mustard beaten into the mash that's yum too.

Great - thanks all!
Think I will go safe and do the black pepper and a bit of cheese......
Going to remember the cinnamon for next time though...sounds yum
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