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Cheesy Potato and Onion Bake

Layers of thinly sliced potatoes and onions baked in a creamy cheese sauce. A comforting side or main that costs just 59p per portion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: british
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 800g potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 300ml milk
  • 150g cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • Pinch salt and black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 190C/170C fan. Grease an ovenproof dish with a little butter.
  2. Layer the sliced potatoes and onions alternately in the dish, seasoning each layer with salt, pepper and a pinch of thyme.
  3. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and thickened, about 3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 100g of the grated cheddar until melted.
  6. Pour the cheese sauce over the potatoes and onions. Top with the remaining 50g of cheddar.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes until the top is golden and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.