1kg/2lb 4oz floury potatoes, such as Maris Piper or Desiree, peeled and roughly chopped into equal-sized pieces
3 garlic cloves, crushed
6 garlic cloves, peeled and left wholeÌý
6 round shallots, quartered
small bunch thymeÌý
1 bay leafÌý
300ml/10fl oz beef stockÌý
dash oil
salt, to taste
250g/9oz Lancashire cheese, grated
100g/3½oz unsalted butterÌý
100ml/3½fl oz double cream
250g/9oz ²µ°ù³Ü²âè°ù±ð, gated
250ml/9fl oz full-fat milk
6 beef sausagesÌý
300ml/10fl oz red wineÌý