One of our favourite comfort foods. Crispy coated parcels of melting cheese and wild herbs.
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Wild Garlic, Ground Elder
Ingredients
75g Butter
75g Plain flour
450ml Milk
250g Strong cheddar cheese, grated
50g Young Ground elder leaves and stalks chopped finely
1tbsp olive oil
1 egg, beaten
100g stale white breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper
Oil for deep frying
Method
Makes 12. Melt 75g butter, add 75g plain flour and cook 1 min. Gradually stir in 450ml milk, cook until thick. Add 250g grated strong cheddar and 50g finely chopped young ground elder leaves. Stir, cover, cool completely. Shape into 12 small sausages. Dip each in beaten egg then 100g breadcrumbs. Deep fry at 185C for 2-3 mins until golden. Drain and serve warm.