I hosted a dinner party for a couple of friends on Saturday night, I had yummy pork chops with prevençale sauce planned for the main, and cake from the local patisserie for pudding but was a little stumped with what to do for the starter.
Luckily when I was having this debate with myself I was int he kitchen staring at some bread, eggs and cheese – inspiration struck and cheese fake-flé was born!
This is basically a savoury bread and butter pudding – instead of adding raisins and sugar just add liberal amounts of cheese! I made mini individual ones but it would work well as one big one too. Basically butter some stale bread, chop into small chunks and place in a dish layering with grated cheddar. Mix together 2 eggs and about 200ml of milk and pour over the top. Then if possible leave it to soak for an hour or so. Cook at about 170 (fan oven) for approx 25mins (mini ones) or 40mins (big one).
Take out of the oven and serve quickly – before it flops (like mine had done by the time I got the picture) grrr… Enjoy yummy crispy top and soggy cheesy goo in the middle. 🙂 mmm…
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