Creamy Salmon Bake

Step 1: Preheat oven o 200C or 180C fan forced.

Step 2: Grease a 6 cup capacity baking dish.

Step 3: Cook potatoes in a large saucepan of salted boiling water, until just starting to soften, depending on the size this could take 6 to 12 minutes; drain and set aside.

Step 4: Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a saucepan 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.

Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in the salmon and season to taste (if using spring onion add at this stage).

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 8: Serve with a salad or steamed vegetables.