What’s more comforting that melty cheese? Not a lot. Another super quick recipe to try as the nights begin to draw in a little and there’s a refreshing chill in the air. Enjoy this on a dry evening outside with a blanket wrapped around your legs as the bats begin to come out to forage.

Ingredients (serves 2)

  • 200g Ashcombe
  • 400g Small new potatoes
  • 4-5 Cornichons sliced, pickled onions
  • Streaky bacon if you feel inclined… cured meats and or sliced peppers
  • Sea salt and black pepper to season

Method

  1. In a saucepan boil the potatoes
  2. Cut the Ashcombe in to slices and put on an ovenproof dish. Place under the grill on a medium heat, checking it regularly. We’re looking for it to start to bubble on the surface and begin to caramelise but not go too far!
  3. Fry the bacon until it goes nice and crunchy.
  4. Once the potatoes are boiled portion them out along with your other accouterments apply the melted Ashcombe liberally (and fairly!) over the lot.

This really does cry out for some cool fresh leaves to accompany this along with a nice vinaigrette to cut through the melted cheese.