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Bonne-Maman Odile's cheese crusts (traditional method & Thermomix)

Prep Time 5 min mins
Cook Time 15 min mins
Total Time 20 mins
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Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Description

In my French husband's grandmother's generation, food waste was unthinkable. Nothing went to waste, especially not the baguette, that national pride that hardens after a day in the open air. So as not to throw anything away, Bonne-Maman Odile used to prepare these delicious cheese crusts, a very simple recipe that was unanimously appreciated around the table. Today, at the request of my eldest son, I'm sharing it in my electronic cookbook, so that my children, and perhaps yours, can continue to enjoy it.

THE STEP-BY-STEP THERMOMIX VIDEO RECIPE HERE.

Ingredients
  • 1 stale baguette (or pieces of baguette)
  • 300 g grated cheese (traditionally Emmental)
  • 300 g cream ((thick or liquid, depending on what you have on hand))
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • Grated nutmeg (to taste)
Instructions
  1. 1
    TRADITIONAL METHOD
    Preparation - Traditional method :
    1. Cut the baguette into quarters, then cut each piece in half lengthways.
    2. Preheat the oven to 160°C fan oven.
    3. Arrange the baguette pieces on a baking tray lined with baking paper, spacing them slightly apart.
    4. In a bowl, combine the grated cheese, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
    5. Spread the mixture generously over the baguette slices.
    6. Place in the oven for 12 minutes.
    7. For a beautiful colour, finish cooking for 5 minutes under the grill at 210°C (keep an eye on it).
    8. Serve hot, ideally with a green salad or soup for a complete meal.

    THERMOMIX® METHOD
    Preparation - Thermomix method :
    1. Cut the baguette into quarters, then cut each piece in half lengthways.
    2. Preheat the oven to 160°C fan oven.
    3. Arrange the baguette pieces on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
    4. Place in bowl :
    - 300 g cheese, cut into pieces → 10 sec / speed 7
    - Add 200 g cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg → 10 sec / reverse / speed 3
    5. Spread the mixture over the baguette pieces.
    6. Place in the oven for 12 minutes, then place under the grill at 210°C for 5 minutes.
    7. Serve piping hot.
Read it online: https://auxdelicesdecaroline.com/en/recipe/les-croutes-au-fromage-de-bonne-maman-odile-methode-traditionnelle-thermomix/