Chips Cheese and Gravy
This Chips Cheese and Gravy recipe is built around oven chips, and it comes together in about 1 hour from start to finish. Most of the time is hands-off while the oven does its thing, which makes it an easy one to fit around other dishes. Below you will find the full ingredient list, the method, and a few tips we think make the difference.
- Cook 1h
- Total 1h
- Serves 4
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- 200 g Oven chips, french fries
- Vegetable Oil
- Salt
- 300 g Grated packed cheddar cheese
- 200 g Butter
- 200 g All purpose flour
- 4 can Beef broth
- 10 g Black Pepper
Method
- Preheat the oven to 220°C and spread the chips onto an oiled baking tray.
- Bake the chips for around 15–20 minutes until they are slightly golden.
- After about 5 minutes add grated cheese on top of the chips and continue cooking.
- In a small saucepan melt in the butter and flour and mix continuously.
- Cook on a low heat and slowly add the beef broth and black pepper. Stir continually.
- When the chips are ready, divide between plates and add the gravy as desired.
Tips for the best Chips Cheese and Gravy
- Keep the simmer gentle. A hard boil toughens oven chips and drives off the liquid too fast.
- Let the beef come up to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking so it cooks evenly.
- Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
Variations
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
- Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
Serving ideas
Finish with fresh herbs and serve family-style in the middle of the table.
Storage
Best eaten fresh. Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for 2 days; reheat in a hot pan or oven rather than the microwave to bring the crispness back.
Frequently asked questions
What can I substitute for oven chips?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
How many people does this Chips Cheese and Gravy recipe serve?
As written it serves 4. The quantities scale up or down in a straight line, so double everything for 4×2.
Is this Chips Cheese and Gravy recipe medium to make?
It is rated medium: 8 ingredients and 6 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
Can I make Chips Cheese and Gravy ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source
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