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Baked walnut and cheddar balls recipe

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Ingredients

  • 175 g ground walnuts
  • 110 g strong cheddar, grated
  • 6 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 onion, very finely chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 100–150 ml milk
  • 25 g butter
  • 25 g cornflour
  • 600 ml milk
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 200°C (gas 6) and butter a baking dish.
  2. Combine the ground walnuts, grated Cheddar, breadcrumbs and finely chopped onion. Season, beat in the two eggs and add only enough of the first measure of milk to make a firm but shapeable mixture.
  3. Form 8–12 balls and arrange them in the prepared dish.
  4. For the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in the cornflour. Add the 600ml milk gradually, stirring continuously, then add the parsley and simmer until thickened. Season to taste.
  5. Pour the sauce over the walnut and cheese balls and bake for about 40 minutes, until golden, bubbling and set through.