Preheat oven to 375°F.

In small plastic bag, put flour, cheese, salt and pepper to taste and shake to mix together well.

Drop the potatoes into the bag of mixture and shake the bag to coat the potato pieces on all sides.

Melt butter and pour on flat baking dish, arrange potato pieces on the dish. Sprinkle on basil.

Cook 375°F for approximately 10 minutes, turn each piece and cook additional 10 minutes until golden brown and tender. Serve immediately.