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| Shred the Diugas [[Cheese|cheese]] into strips using a [[Julienne|julienne]] [[Peeler|peeler]]. | | Shred the Diugas [[Cheese|cheese]] into strips using a [[Julienne|julienne]] [[Peeler|peeler]]. | ||
| Lay a slice of [[Prosciutto|prosciutto]] on your work surface, spread with [[Cream cheese|cream cheese]] and sprinkle with a little extra [[Black pepper|black pepper]] and [[Herbs|herbs]]. | | Lay a slice of [[Prosciutto|prosciutto]] on your work surface, spread with [[Cream cheese|cream cheese]] and sprinkle with a little extra [[Black pepper|black pepper]] and [[Herbs|herbs]]. | ||
− | | Lay some strips of | + | | Lay some strips of [[:Category:Džiugas cheese recipes|Džiugas cheese]] on the top and roll up. |
| Secure with a [[Cocktail stick|cocktail stick]] if needed | | Secure with a [[Cocktail stick|cocktail stick]] if needed | ||
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Revision as of 14:54, 4 November 2015
These unusual aperitif bacon rolls make a great accompaniment to a Christmas meal or as a tapas, mezze or antipasti. A kind of pigs in blankets, without the pigs!
Another great recipe idea for using your home grown aubergines.
Ingredients
Printable 🖨 shopping 🛒 list & 👩🍳 method for this recipe
- 1 aubergine (eggplant)
- 8 slices of prosciutto
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 teaspoons of good cream cheese
- 50g Diugas cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper
- A pinch of your favourite fresh herbs, finely chopped
Mise en place
- Preheat your oven to 200° C (400° F - gas 6), [fan oven 180° C & reduce cooking time by 10 mins per hour]
Method
- Wash and drain the aubergine (eggplant).
- Pat dry and slice lengthways into strips, about 3cm thick.
- Place a sheet of greaseproof paper onto a baking tray.
- Lay the aubergine strips on the greaseproof paper, drizzle with olive il and sprinkle with black pepper and fresh herbs.
- Bake the eggplant strips for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Shred the Diugas cheese into strips using a julienne peeler.
- Lay a slice of prosciutto on your work surface, spread with cream cheese and sprinkle with a little extra black pepper and herbs.
- Lay some strips of Džiugas cheese on the top and roll up.
- Secure with a cocktail stick if needed
Serving suggestions
Allow to cool and serve