Pub Style Cheddar Chutney Croustades Recipes

ROASTED QUAIL WITH SAVORY APPLE AND CHEDDAR CROUSTADE

Steps:

• To prepare the croustade:
• Slice the apples into thin wedges. To a hot saute pan, add 2 tablespoons of the butter and immediately add the apples. Saute over high heat while tossing the apples, cooking until the apples begin to soften and brown on the edges, approximately 3 minutes. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the chopped herbs and season with salt and pepper; continue to cook for 30 seconds. Remove the apples from the heat and let them cool for 10 to 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Lay out the pie dough disks and evenly spread 2 tablespoons of the grated cheddar on each. Place approximately 3 to 4 tablespoons of the apple mixture in the center of each pie dough disk. To form the croustade work from the outside in, folding in 2-inch pleats and continue around until the folds meet each other. The croustade should have an accordion look with a hole in the center; it should look like a small volcano.
• Either set aside and keep refrigerated until ready to bake, or bake in a 450 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes until evenly golden brown. Keep warm until ready to use.
• To prepare the quail:
• Slice the fennel very thinly. Heat a saute pan over high heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter, and then add the fennel and saute for 3 to 4 minutes until the fennel starts to become tender and translucent. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let cool for 10 minutes.
• Carefully open the breast cavity of each quail and fill the cavity with approximately 1 tablespoon of the sauteed fennel. Do not over-stuff the quail, as they will shrink when cooking.
• Place the quail in a bowl or shallow container. Add 1 1/2 cups of the red wine, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of chopped herbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Gently toss the quail to evenly disperse the herbs, salt and pepper. Marinate the quail in the refrigerator, covered, for at least 3 hours and up to 12 hours.
• In a separate bowl, combine the blueberries and the remaining 1/2 cup of wine and let sit for 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Remove the quail from the marinade and drain off the excess liquid, discarding the remaining marinade. To a large oven-safe saute pan over high heat, add enough vegetable oil to evenly coat the pan (about 2 tablespoons). Place the quail, breast-side down, in the pan and cook for 2 minutes or until evenly browned. Turn the quail over and cook for 1 minute on the other side, or until browned. Place the saute pan in the oven and roast for 8 to 10 minutes, or until fully cooked through.
• Remove the quail from the pan and immediately add the wine and blueberry mixture. Return the pan to the stovetop and cook over high heat for 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper and add a healthy pinch of the herb blend. Continue to cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and remove from the heat. Whisk the sauce until the butter is incorporated.
• Place a warm croustade on each plate. Split the quail down the middle and arrange around the croustade. Drizzle the sauce on and around the quail and evenly distribute the blueberries. Serve immediately.

GRILLED CHEDDAR CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Mix the butter, mayo and smoked paprika in a small bowl until well combined. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Lightly butter one side of each of the bread slices with the mayo mixture. Add the cream cheese to the remaining mayo mixture and mix well to combine. Spread some of the cream cheese mixture on the other side of each of the bread slices.
• Distribute the Cheddar on the cream cheese-side of 4 of the bread slices. Place the remaining 4 bread slices on top. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip the sandwiches and place a heavy-bottomed skillet on top of the sandwiches and cook until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 4 minutes.

CHEDDAR & CHUTNEY GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Lay 6 slices of the bread on a cutting board and brush each slice generously with the butter. Turn the slices over and spread each one with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the chutney. Place 1/2 cup of the Cheddar evenly on each slice and place the remaining 6 slices of bread on top of each sandwich. Brush the tops generously with melted butter.
• Heat a panini press (see Cook's Note) and grill the sandwiches according to the directions for the machine, until the bread is nicely browned on both sides and the Cheddar is starting to melt.
• Place the sandwiches on a cutting board and cut each one in half diagonally. Serve hot.

CHEDDAR AND CHUTNEY ON BRIOCHE

Steps:

• Cut each roll in half crosswise. Spread the bottom half liberally with chutney. Place a thick slice of Cheddar on top and cover with the top half of the roll.

CHEDDAR CHUTNEY TOASTS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• On a baking sheet arrange bread slices in one layer and broil about 4 inches from heat until golden, 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
• In a small bowl stir together chutney and mustard and spread on one side of each toast. Divide Cheddar evenly among toasts and broil until cheese is melted and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve toasts immediately.

CHEDDAR ALE PUB SPREAD

Steps:

• Place cheeses in food processor or blender, process until smooth.
• Gradually add ale, mustard and cayenne pepper.
• If mixture is soft, refrigerate until firm enough to hold shape.
• Mould into a disc shape (a sphere or ball!!).
• Combine pecans and parsley.
• Pat the mixture onto the ball or roll the ball in the mixture until the cheese mixture is covered completely.
• Place on a serving plate or board and surround with crackers or flatbreads.
• Slices of apple are nice with this too.

CHEDDAR CHEESE AND CHUTNEY TOASTED DOORSTEP SANDWICH!

Steps:

• Preheat the grill. (Broiler).
• Mix together the grated cheese with the mayonnaise and mustard powder. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
• Spread the cheese mixture on one slice of bread - making sure it reaches right up to the edges. Put it under the grill for 2-3 minutes or until golden, melted and bubbling.
• Spread the chutney over the other slice of bread and place it on top of the toasted cheese - sandwiching the two pieces of bread together.
• Put the sandwich under the grill (broiler) and toast on BOTH sides.
• Remove carefully, cut in half and enjoy!
• NB: Mix the cheese mixture and chutney together if using an electric sandwich grill.

CHEDDAR AND CHUTNEY ON BRIOCHE TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut each roll in half crosswise.
• Spread the bottom half liberally with chutney.
• Place a thick slice of cheddar on top and cover with the top half of the roll.

CHEDDAR CHUTNEY TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a bowl stir together chutney, Cheddar, sour cream, cream cheese, and salt and pepper to taste until combined well.
• Make 6 sandwiches with filling and bread, pressing together gently. With a 1 1/2-inch round cutter cut 4 rounds from each sandwich.
• Put coriander on a small plate and spread edges of rounds with mayonnaise to coat well. Roll edges in coriander. Sandwiches may be made 2 hours ahead, wrapped in plastic wrap, and chilled.

PLOUGHMAN'S LUNCH (BRITISH PUB LUNCH)

Steps:

• Spread bread with plum and apple chutney. Layer in chunks of mature cheddar. Assemble sandwich and serve with "chips".

PUB STYLE CHEDDAR CHUTNEY CROUSTADES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Puree chutney until smooth.
• Mix in the cheddar (or whichever cheese you choose).
• Spoon mixture onto the toasts and arrange them on baking sheet.
• Bake about 5 mins, just until warmed through.
• Arrange on serving tray and garnish with a little mint or cilantro.
• Do serve as soon as they come out of the oven.