Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Crisped Prawn Sticks

1 French bread stick

Filling:
125g soft butter
1 cup grated matured cheese
1 can 100g cocktail prawns or shrimps, drained
2 tbspns. gherkin spread
1/2 tspn. salt
Pepper to taste

Method: Beat all ingredients together til well blended. Cut bread 3/4 way through into approx. 14 slices. Spread the filling between each slice and a little over the top crust of stick. Wrap in foil. Place on a rack over hot coals or bake at 200 degrees C for 15 mins til bread is heated through and crisp. Serve in a serviette lined basket.

Source: Mantle of Safety Cookbook 2 (The Port Augusta Women's Air Branch Auxillary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia; n.d., after 1987), p.46.
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