Dauphinoise Red Pesto Melt

Cheese is a great source of calcium, fat, protein, vitamin A and beta-carotene, an antioxidant responsible for the beautiful yellow colour of butter of cheddar. Although it is high in sodium it can help season your food needing less salt when cooking.
400g 5% beef mince
350g white potato
85g red pesto
250ml semi-skimmed milk
15g butter
2 sprigs of thyme
1 tsp smoked paprika
Sea salt and black pepper
1 banana shallot