Simple but delicious oaty & cheesy nibbles to have with drinks or just as a snack.
Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/Gas 4.
Butter a baking tray approximately 20cm square.
Melt the butter in a medium sized saucepan (or a bowl in the microwave) then take off the heat.
Add the oats and cheese to the melted butter then season with a little salt and some black pepper, plus the sage and garlic granules if using.
Crack in the egg and mix everything together thoroughly.
Spread over the base of the prepared baking tray, then press down well and evenly.
Bake in the oven until set, golden brown and crispy on top (25-30 min).
Mark into 24 small squares (or fewer larger ones if you prefer) then carefully transfer from the tin to a wire rack.
Eat while still warm, or leave until cold and store in an airtight container.
Store Cheesejacks for three or four days in an airtight container: they will lose their crispness and become softer, but they're still fine to eat.
Recipe adapted from The Cranks Recipe Book.