ingredients
serves 4
12 oz (350 g) cooked chicken or turkey, diced
4 sticks celery, sliced diagonally
4 spring onions, finely sliced
1 1/4 cup (1/2 pint) 300 ml mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 oz (100 g) well flavoured Cheddar cheese, grated
salt and freshly ground black pepper
a few plain potato crisps (potato chips), crumbled
a little paprika
method
1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C) gas mark 7.
2. Put the chicken, celery, spring onions, mayonnaise and lemon juice into a bowl, together with 3 oz (75 g) grated cheese. Season and mix together, then turn the mixture into a shallow ovenproof dish.
3. Top with remaining cheese, crisps and a dusting of paprika.
4. Cook in the oven for about 12-15 minutes, until hot but not boiling. Don't cook any longer, otherwise the sauce will separate.
Serve straight away.
