Peggys Cheese Savories Recipes

SAVORY CHEESE PALMIERS

Steps:

• Sprinkle work surface with some of the grated Parmesan cheese. Unfold a thawed sheet of puff pastry on top of the cheese. Brush the pastry with egg wash made from 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water.
• Combine 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded Italian cheese blend, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Sprinkle over the surface. Press into the pastry.
• Fold the top and bottom edge of the pastry to the center. Fold the pastry in half, from left to right. Fold in half, top to bottom. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut 1/8-inch thick slices, starting at shortest edge. Dip flat faces of palmiers in remaining Parmesan and lay on baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

SAVORY CHEESE PALMIERS

Steps:

• Sprinkle work surface with 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan.. Unfold thawed puff pastry sheet on Parmesan. Lightly beat egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Lightly brush puff pastry with egg wash.
• In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons Parmesan, Italian cheese blend, and paprika. Sprinkle over surface of pastry sheet. Lightly press cheese into pastry.
• Fold top and bottom edges of pastry to the center. Next, fold pastry in half from left to right. Now, fold in half top to bottom. Wrap and freeze at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
• Cut 1/8-inch thick slices starting a the shortest edge. Sprinkle "faces" of palmier with remaining parmesan cheese and lay "face" up on prepared baking sheet, two inches apart.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

PEGGY'S CHEESE SAVORIES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, mash the cheese and butter with a fork.
• Cream until well combined and smooth.
• Add flour and salt and combine thoroughly.
• Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
• Pinch off tiny pieces of dough and roll into tiny balls with the palms of your hands.
• Place 1 inch apart on 1 or 2 ungreased cookie sheets-- they really spread.
• Bake in a preheated 450 degree F (yes, that's a hot oven) for 8 minutes.
• Serve warm or cold.

PEROGIES

Steps:

• To Make Dough: In a medium bowl combine the flour, salt, egg and water. Mix all together to form dough; cover bowl and set aside.
• To Make Potato Filling: Place potatoes in a large pot. Add water to cover, bring to a boil, and boil for 25 to 35 minutes or until tender. Remove potatoes from water and mash. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and stir into mashed potatoes. Stir in cheese and season with salt and pepper.
• To Make Sauerkraut Filling: Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and place in a medium bowl. Stir in sauerkraut, then sour cream. Mix well.
• Roll reserved dough out on a floured surface. Cut circles out of dough, using a small round container. Place a spoonful of potato or sauerkraut filling in the center of each circle and fold over, pinching edges together to seal. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; drop perogies in boiling water and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until they float.

SAVOURY CHEESE - TRADITIONAL BRITISH SANDWICH FILLER

Steps:

• mix the cheeses in a bowl.
• add mayonnaise to desired creamyness (don`t be too skimpy, though!).
• Add pepper and salt, finely diced spring onion and finely diced onion in quantities that suit you.
• TIPS:
• You may omit the Red Leicester and Mozzarella Cheese and use only Cheddar or similarly strong cheese.
• This tastes best if made the day before and not served straight from the fridge.
• Can be used as filler for sandwiches and baked potato (traditional), but is also gorgeous as a dip for vegetable crudities.

PEGGY'S CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Mix Crust and mold in spring mold pan Mix filling ingredients and pour over crumbs Bake 45 minutes at 325 degrees Cool 20 minutes Mix Topping and pour over cheesecake Bake again for 5 minutes at 325 Chill for 5 hours