Cheesy mash and chicken nugget bake

Prep time
30min
Cook time
30min
Serves
5

Comforting layers of creamy mashed potato, nuggets, and melted cheese baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients:

For the mash
  • 6 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1⁄2 cup (125ml) milk
  • 1⁄2 cup (125ml) butter
  • 1⁄2 tsp (2.5ml) salt
  • 1 cup (250ml) frozen sweetcorn
  • 500g frozen crumbed chicken nuggets
  • 1⁄2 cup (125ml) cheese, grated
For the cheese sauce
  • 6 Tbsp (90ml) butter
  • 2/3 cup (180ml) flour
  • 3 cups (750ml) of milk
  • 1⁄2 cup (125ml) cheese, grated
  • Salt, to taste

Method:

  1. For the mash: In a medium pot, boil potatoes until soft and drain.
  2. Add milk, butter and salt. Mash until smooth, and no lumps are visible.
  3. Add sweetcorn and combine well.
  4. Cook frozen crumbed chicken nuggets according to package instructions and set aside
  5. For the cheese sauce: In a small saucepan pan melt butter. Sprinkle flour on top of melted butter and, using a wooden spoon, stir together until a thick paste has formed.
  6. Using a whisk, vigorously stir in the milk to ensure that there are no lumps formed.
  7. Add in grated cheese and stir until well combined.
  8. Season with salt.
  9. Assemble: In a casserole dish, layer cooked chicken nuggets at the bottom.
  10. Cover the nuggets with cheese sauce. Ending with a layer of mash. Smooth out to the edges and sprinkle cheese on top.
  11. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 180°C or until the top is golden in colour and the cheese has melted.
  12. Enjoy while hot with a side of vegetables.