Cheese Relish
Fresh breadcrumbs, milk, cheese and egg come together in Jeannie Taylor’s Cheese Relish, a simple savoury spread from the Tully Family Cookbook. The breadcrumbs are soaked first, then mixed with melted cheese, butter, seasoning and herbs before being cooked briefly until thickened. It is an old-fashioned recipe with a wonderfully practical feel, the sort of thing that could be served warm with toast, crackers or savoury biscuits. Its soft, cheesy texture also makes it a good fit for afternoon tea, high tea platters or relaxed entertaining.
Cheese Relish
Course: SnacksCuisine: AustralianDifficulty: Easy6
servings35
minutes5
minutes155
kcalCheese Relish is an old-fashioned savoury spread made with breadcrumbs, milk, cheese, butter, herbs and egg.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
1 cup milk
1 cup grated tasty cheese
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped parsley or chives, to taste
1 egg, beaten
Directions
- Place the fresh white breadcrumbs in a bowl and pour over the milk.
- Leave to soak for 30 minutes.
- Place the grated cheese and butter in a small saucepan over low heat, or in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat gently until the cheese and butter have melted together.
- Add the soaked breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and chopped parsley or chives.
- Mix well.
- Stir in the beaten egg.
- Cook briefly over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Serve warm with toast, crackers or savoury biscuits.
Kitchen Notes
- Contains dairy, wheat and egg.
Original Cookbook Recipe
CHEESE RELISH
Soak a cup fresh white breadcrumbs in cup of milk for half hour. Melt a cup grated cheese with 1 tablesp melted butter in saucepan (or microwave). Add soaked breadcrumbs, little salt and pepper and chopped parsley or chives. Mix well, add beaten egg. Cook briefly till thickened.