Stuffed Edam Cheese Recipes

STUFFED EDAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Remove a 2 to 3 inch wide horizontal slice from top of cheese.
• Scoop out the cheese, leaving a 1/4 inch thick shell.
• With a sharp knife, cut a sawtooth pattern around the edge of the shell.
• Shred the cheese.
• With an electric mixer, blend shredded cheese with the remaining ingredients.Mixture will be lumpy.
• Spoon cheese mixture into shell, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until about 2 hours before serving.
• May be prepared in advance to this point up to three days.

KESHI YENA (STUFFED EDAM CHEESE)

Steps:

• Cut a small horizontal circle to make a"lid" on the upper part of the cheese.
• Scoop out the inside, leaving a shell 1/4" to 1/2" inch thick.
• Saute the vegetables, seasonings, and beef.
• Simmer for aprox.
• 20 minutes until the tomatoes are reduced.
• Then remove from the stove and allow to cool slightly.
• Beat 4 eggs and blend into this mixture.
• Generously grease a casserole dish or the top of a double boiler with the margarine or oil.
• Place the cheese shell upright in the greased dish.
• Fill with the vegetable/beef mixture.
• Cover with the"lid" (cheese circle).
• Beat the remaining egg and spread beaten egg on top of the cheese as a sealer.
• Set the casserole in a pan of hot water and bake for 1 1/2 hours at 350.
• OR---.
• Place the double boiler over simmering water and cook, covered for the same amount of time, replenishing water as necessary.
• VARIATION: Slice cheese about 1/4" inch in thickness.
• Line a deep buttered dish or individual custard cups with cheese slices, overlapping edges.
• Place filling inside, cover with cheese and brush with beaten egg to seal.
• Place in a pan of hot water and bake as directed above.