Spiced Cheese Savouries
Makes about 12
Do use a well flavoured cheese to make this or the result can be bland.
It is easy to double or treble the recipe for parties. The savouries
also freeze well.
4oz/100g
fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
4oz/100g vegetarian mature hard cheese, e.g. Cheddar or Double Gloucester
1 small onion, finely chopped
1tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2tsp finely chopped sun dried tomatoes
4tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp paprika
3 free-range eggs, separated
salt and pepper
2oz/50g breadcrumbs, for coating
1. Mix the cheese and breadcrumbs with the onion,
parsley, sun dried tomatoes and spices.
2. Mix in 3 egg yolks and 1 egg white. Season lightly and shape
the mixture into small balls, or roll into sausage shapes.
3. Lightly beat the remaining two egg whites. Dip each savoury into
the egg white and then into the breadcrumbs.
4. Place on an oiled tray and bake for 15-20 minutes at 190°C/375°F/gas
mark 5. Turn twice until crisp and well browned. Serve hot or cold.
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