How to Make Southland Cheese Rolls.
A cheese roll is a snack food, mainly concocted in the South Island of New Zealand, consisting of a cheese-and-onion filling rolled up in a slice of bread. It is very simple to make and only takes approximately 30-45 minutes to prepare and toast. This recipe produces 8 rolls.
Ingredients.
150g cheese, preferably edam, cut or grated into small portions.
5 tablespoons of evaporated milk, also known as unsweetened condensed milk.
1 tablespoon French onion soup mix (powder only).
1/4 medium sized onion, a little less to be sure.
8 slices of white bread, removing crusts optional.
Butter (amount is optional, not much is needed).
Steps.
1. Combine grated cheese, evaporated milk, chopped onion and soup mix powder in one medium sized bowl. Mix until mixture has a thick consistency, like very thick porridge.
Ensure that the mix is not too watery. In that case, add a little more onion, cheese and soup mix.
Use a wooden mixing spoon. Use it to mix firmly and break bits of cheese.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Between 150-200 is ok.
2. Lay out the slices of bread. Make sure they are put on a flat, clean surface and are evenly spread out.
3. Spoon the filling on top of each slice. Using a tablespoon is convenient. Spread out the mix once placed on the bread using the back of the spoon.
Add little by little to ensure each roll has enough filling each.
Avoid spreading right to the edges as it may melt and spill while cooking.
4. Roll up each slice. Press firmly.
Use a toothpick to keep the rolls in shape. Stab it inside, close to the top.
5. Spread butter evenly on top of each roll. This allows the bread to come out crispy and tasty.
Avoid using excessive butter.
6. Position the baking paper on the baking tray. Position each roll evenly on the paper.
Make sure the oven is preheated.
Double check to see if everything is in order.
7. Open the oven cautiously. Use oven mitts or a towel.
Lift the tray into the top shelf, preferably.
Position it right in the middle for the best results.
8. Allow to toast. Check every minute or so for progress.
Remove from the oven once the bread looks perfectly browned and any straying cheese is cooked.
Allow to cool.
9. Serve fresh. Remove the toothpicks.
Storing the rolls can be done, but the product will not have its original flavour and texture.
10. Finished.
Tips.
Make sure the oven is preheated. It is best to preheat the oven before doing anything.
Warnings.
Make sure the rolls are checked on! They might burn if not.
Things You'll Need.
Wooden mixing spoon.
Regular tablespoon.
Large or medium bowl.
Knife and cutting board.
Grater (optional).
Oven or griller.
8 toothpicks.
Flat baking tray.
Baking paper.
