Here’s an easy, cheesy bake for your couch potatoes.

Prep Time : 0:10 | Cook Time : 0:30 | Total Time : 0:40 | Serving : 4 person.

Ingredients

• 400g frozen potato gems

• 30g butter

• 1 1/2 tablespoons plain flour

• 250ml (1 cup) milk

• 80g (1 cup) coarsely grated cheddar

• Chopped crispy bacon, to serve

• Fresh chives, chopped, to serve

Method

• Step 1

  Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan forced. Arrange the potato gems on a large baking tray and bake for 20 minutes or until crisp. Set aside to cool slightly.

• Step 2

  Meanwhile, melt the butter in a 20cm (base measurement) ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk, stirring well after each addition until well combined, until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Add the cheddar and stir until melted.

• Step 3

  Arrange the potato gems over the cheese sauce in the pan. Bake for 10 minutes or until bubbling. Sprinkle with the bacon and chives to serve.