Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark Grease and line a 13" x 9" baking tray with baking paper. Pre-heat another baking tray in the oven.

Step 2

Roll out and line the baking tray with the pastry, easing it into the corners, and trimming any excess that hangs over the edge of the baking tray.

Step 3

Scatter the grated cheese over the pastry.

Step 4

Beat the eggs with the milk, and season to taste with salt and white pepper. (about 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper)

Step 5

Pour the egg and milk mixture over the cheese.

Step 6

Carefully place the cheese flan (in the baking tray) on the pre-heated baking tray in the oven and bake for between 35 to 45 minutes, or until the flan is light brown, puffed up and firm to the touch.

Step 7

Remove the flan from the oven and allow to cool slightly for 10 minutes, before serving cut into squares.

Step 8

It's traditional to serve this with chips and baked beans.