Smokey Cheesy Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs whole tiny new potatoes, halved
10 ounces frozen peas
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 - 2 cup milk (as needed)
8 ounces smoked gouda cheese, shredded
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Preparation

In a large saucepan, cook potatoes, covered in a small amount of boiling water about 12 minutes or just until tender.
Add peas; cover and cook 3 minutes; transfer to a colander to drain.
In the same saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour.
Add 1/2 cup milk.
Cook and stir constantly over medium high heat until thickened and bubbly Cook and stir for 1 more minute.
Reduce heat; add cheese.
Cook and stir for about 15 minutes or just until cheese melts.
Add as much of the remaining milk as needed to make a medium-thick sauce.
Add potatoes, peas and half of the bacon; heat through.
Transfer to a large serving dish.
Top with remaining bacon; serve warm.