£5–£8.50 at Tesco · around £1.67 a portion
⏱ 55 min serves 4

Cheesy Bean and Potato Bake

Layered sliced potatoes and baked beans in a cheesy white sauce, baked until bubbling.

SHOPPING LIST

  • potatoes800g
  • baked beans in tomato sauce2 tins
  • cheddar cheese200g
  • plain flour2 tbsp
  • butter2 tbsp
  • milk400ml
  • dried thyme1 tsp
  • salt1 tsp

METHOD

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  2. 2Slice the potatoes thinly and boil in salted water for 5 minutes, then drain.
  3. 3Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
  4. 4Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer until thickened for 3 minutes.
  5. 5Stir in half the cheese and the thyme until melted.
  6. 6Layer half the potatoes in a baking dish, then spread the beans over, then top with the rest of the potatoes.
  7. 7Pour the cheese sauce over and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  8. 8Bake for 30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
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