Creamy Salmon Bake

1. 1

   Preheat oven o 200C or 180C fan forced.

2. 2

   Grease a 6 cup capacity baking dish.

3. 3

   Cook ptatoes in a large sauepan of salted boiling water, until just starting to soften, depending on the size this could take 6 to 12 minutes; drain and set aside.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a saucep[an on medium-low heat and add flour and cook stirring for 1 minute to cook off the flour, gradually whisk in the milk and stir till smooth and thick.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and stir in the salmon and season to taste (if using spring onion add at this stage).

6. 6

   Finely slice potatoes and arrange 2/3 of potato over base of prepared dish and then top with salmon mixture and then remaining potato (overlapping) and brush with melted butter.

7. 7

   Bake for 20 to 30 minutes (or until potatoes have a slight brown tinge), top with cheese and sprinkle with paprika (if using) and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.

8. 8

   Serve with a salad or steamed vegetables.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.