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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I always feel guilty about throwing away leftover bread. I once tried leaving it out for the birds, but my cat thought that was a good way to bait them, and then, well, poor birdies. This makes a very yummy light lunch or snack. If you have some really great bread and some really great cheese, you've got yourself a gourmet dish. Ingredients:
4 ounces leftover stale bread |
3 eggs |
4 ounces different leftover hard cheese, grated |
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped |
1 sprig fresh basil leaf, chopped |
1 sprig fresh marjoram leaves, chopped |
4 tablespoons olive oil |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Cut the bread into small cubes, and put into a bowl with a small glass of water.
2. Allow to soak until it softens.
3. Squeeze out all the water and crumble with your fingers.
4. Beat the egg in a bowl and add the chopped herbs, salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add the bread and the grated cheese.
6. Mix well.
7. The mixture should be soft, but consistent.
8. Heat the oil in a pan.
9. Make small patties of the bread mixture and drop into the hot oil.
10. Flatten with a spatula.
11. When one side is golden, turn the patties and fry to golden on the other side.
12. Drain on absorbent paper and serve with a bit of fresh pepper grated on top.
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