MAM'S CHEESY POTATO LAYER BAKE

This is actually my mother's recipe, but I'm afraid I've had to pinch it (sorry Mam - it's too good not to share). It makes a great side dish to accompany anything from grilled fish to a roast dinner, or just get a huge serving spoon and trough the lot on a cold winters night. It's great comfort food!

INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)

8 potatoes, sliced thinly
2-3 tbsp melted butter
400g strong cheddar cheese, grated (reserve 50g for the top)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1] Heat oven to 200⁰ C and grease a large pyrex dish (I use spray oil).
2] Cover base of dish with a layer of potatoes.
3] Brush with butter, sprinkle with salt and pepper then a layer of grated cheese.
4] Repeat this process until all the potatoes are gone, finishing with a brush of butter & salt and pepper on top.
5] Cover and bake in oven for 50 mins
6] Top with remaining cheese and return (uncovered) to oven for around 10 mins, or until crisp, golden and bubbling.

Mr T. Rating – 9/10. “Lovely!”
Kids Rating - 10/10. "Peppery, cheesy, yummy!"