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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
- Heat the oven to 200°C (gas 6) and butter a baking dish.
- 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.
- Form 8–12 balls and arrange them in the prepared dish.
- 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.
- Pour the sauce over the walnut and cheese balls and bake for about 40 minutes, until golden, bubbling and set through.