Cheddar Cheese – The Cheeseman

May

Brie & Spinach Quiche

Method Preheat the oven to 200°C and grease a 25cm fluted round tin or ovenproof dish. In a large mixing bowl, place the flour, salt and butter and rub the butter into the flour until totally integrated and like breadcrumbs. Mix in one third of the onion chutney into the...

Jan

Savoury Koeksisters with Cheese Sauce

Directions Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the centre. Pour in the water, then whisk gently using a balloon whisk to avoid lumps. When all the water is incorporated beat well until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan and cook over a...

Jan

Roast Red Pepper & Creamy Cheese Dip

Directions Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and blend until creamy and smooth

Oct

Hasselback Potatoes

Directions Preheat oven to 220°C. Cut a thin, lengthwise slice off the bottom of the potatoes so they will not roll. Cut the potato crosswise without going all the way to the bottom. Do this for all the potatoes. Microwave for 10-12 minutes. Place potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet....

Oct

Cheesy Mince and Pasta Bake

Method Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a large ovenproof dish with spray and cook. Heat the oil in a large pan, fry the onions and garlic. Add the mince and cook for about 5 minutes, lower the heat and allow to cook gently with the lid on the...

Sep

Classic Beef Cheeseburgers

Method In a bowl, whisk together eggs, salt and pepper. Place the mince and breadcrumbs into the mixture, and, with your hands or a fork, mix until well blended. Form into four patties. Chill for one hour to firm. Preheat the grill on high heat and oil the grate. Place...

Aug

Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Directions In a bowl combine the garlic, mustard, cheese, cream, breadcrumbs and dill and mix well until fully combined. Season well. Drizzle the mushrooms with olive oil and roast at 180°C for about 15 minutes, or until soft. Remove from the oven and generously fill each mushroom with the mix,...

Jun

Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Directions Heat the butter in a large saucepan. Tip in the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the cauliflower, potato, stock, milk and seasoning. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and leave to simmer for about 30 minutes until the cauliflower is soft...

Mar

Classic Cheese Scones

Directions Preheat oven with the baking tray inside to 200C. Sift together the flour, salt, cayenne pepper and baking powder in a large bowl. Sift again to make sure the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Cut the butter into cubes, place in the bowl and then mix with your fingertips to...

Mar

Double Cheese Herb Muffins

Directions Preheat the oven to 200C. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with 1 ¼-inch paper liners. In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, ½ cup Cheddar, Kefalotiri, 1 tbsp thyme, tarragon, chives and salt. In a large bowl, whisk the buttermilk, oil and eggs. Add the dry ingredients to...