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Cheese Rolls

New Zealand

Cheese rolls are the definitive food of Otago and Southland in the South Island of New Zealand. They are sold at every RSA, school fair and sports club across the South Island and are taken with tremendous regional pride.

New Zealand's beloved South Island snack — white bread rolled around a filling of cheese and onion soup mix, buttered and grilled until golden. Deceptively simple and completely addictive.

Authentic New Zealand Cheese Rolls recipe
Prep
15 mins
Cook
10 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
450 kcal
Serves
12
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

12 sliceswhite sandwich bread, crusts removed
200ggrated cheese (tasty cheddar)
1 packetFrench onion soup mix
250gsoured cream
butterfor spreading

Method

1

Mix grated cheese with soured cream and onion soup mix.

2

Spread generously on each slice of bread.

3

Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick.

4

Butter the outside of each roll generously.

5

Place seam-side down on a baking tray.

6

Grill or bake at 200°C until golden all over, turning once.

Chef's Tip

The rolls must be tightly wrapped and the outside well buttered — this is what gives them their characteristic crispy, golden exterior.

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