Vegetarian Main Courses - Cheese, Onion and Potato Bake

Cheese, onion and potato bake is a simple, cheap and tasty vegetarian main course. It is a great standby when you don't have many ingredients in the house, is easy and quick to prepare and makes a lovely warming and filling meal.

• 1 lb potatoes
• 1 large onion
• 3/4 pint cheese sauce (see link below for cheese sauce recipe)
• an extra handful of grated cheese
• 1 oz butter
• Fresh herbs (or dried herbs) and seasoning according to taste

• Peel and slice the potatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes until just cooked.
• Chop some fresh herbs - thyme and parsley work well in this dish
• Roughly chop the onions, and sauté in the butter with the chopped herbs until soft and just turning golden brown.
• Warm up or make the cheese sauce (link to my recipe below)
• Once everything is cooked place the onions, potatoes and cheese sauce in alternating layers in a large ovenproof dish, finishing with a topping of cheese sauce
• Sprinkle the remaining grated cheese and some fresh parsley on top, then bake in a hot oven for about 20 minutes, until the cheese has gone golden brown on top.

Best served with a helping of freshly steamed green vegetables or peas for a nourishing and hearty meal.