Tonight I made the oh so yummy Brocolli and Cheese Soup that I gave you the recipe for previously, but instead of making a cheese and herb loaf this time I made cheese and bacon puffs. These puffs are great for any soup or casserole!


Cheese and Bacon Puffs

1 c milk
60g butter
1 c flour
4 eggs
1 c cheese - I added a 1/4 c fresh grated parmesan cheese for flavour
5 slices streaky bacon, cooked and chopped
1/2 t crushed garlic
good pinch mustard powder
salt and pepper

Combine milk and butter in a medium saucepan. Heat over a medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is simmering. Add flour all at once, continue to cook, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball. Remove from the heat. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating in thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Drop teaspoonfuls onto a baking paper lined tray and bake in a hot 190oC oven for 15 - 20 mins or until puffed and golden. Serve warm or at room temperature (don't be in a hurry to get them out of the oven, open the door a little and let them dry).

Enjoy! They're as yummy as savoury scones, but so much lighter, mmm

Happy Cooking,

Kerry

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Today I was craving an old favourite, a South Island (of New Zealand) delicacy... the cheese roll! So I had to whip some up. I made enough so that the kids have a snack when they get home, but I also thought I would make heaps and freeze them - then all you need to do is take them out, pop them in the oven and eat! It'll be great for them when I'm away, which is fast approaching!

So here's the easiest recipe I know for Cheese Rolls...

1 tin reduced cream
1 pkt onion soup
1 cup of grated cheese
1 loaf of sandwich bread - crusts cut off.

mix the cream, soup mix and cheese together. Spread on the slices of bread and roll up. Brush with melted butter and bake at 180oC for 15 - 20 mins (or until golden and crispy.  mmmm

I remember when these were 25c at the canteen at school!

Enjoy!

Happy Cooking,

K