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southlanders..... YOUR BEST cheeseroll recipe!!!

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Hey team!

just received a whole bunch of cheese rolls... c/- a fundraising effort... (no i wont name names :P) they are awesome... however they differ to "my grans' tried and true" **cheese-roll recipe** in fact they are savoury but sweet(ish?) was wondering to myself and my partner if there was a "quintessential" accepted recipe or what the variances were... in my thirty years here in southland (rural) this is my own personal first experience with "sweet" cheese-rolls.. and i'm (we're) genuinely interested in what or how this has a sweet taste and the tastes of those about :P --- let me be clear no one recipe is wrong or right... just curious as to the differences or preferences.. (i naively thought it was all basically the same consensus. ... -> im looking at the powdered onion versus the real onion folk :P

grandmasterazz - 2016-10-17 20:40:00
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Really? Again?

awoftam - 2016-10-17 21:35:00
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Just ask the fundraiser for the recipe They will tell you as it is probably not a secret and normally it is easier and cheaper to buy a couple of dozen than make your own AND it's going to a good cause.

Beats buying a raffle ticket. Lol

Edited by timturtle at 9:48 pm, Mon 17 Oct

timturtle - 2016-10-17 21:40:00
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mine is medium tin unsweetened condensed milk
8 oz grated cheese small onion cut up fine pkt of onion soup mix
melt altogether spread on to sliced bread roll up and grill

bobcat_6 - 2016-10-17 22:37:00
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just put cheese roll in the search bar

slimgym - 2016-10-18 07:36:00
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Well as a Southlander from way back talking 70 + years here I have to say the cheeze rolls we had were only ever in Oamaru so not really a Southland thing.
The recipes which have been on here before are fine.

annies3 - 2016-10-18 07:59:00
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grandmasterazz, try doing a search here on the Recipes MB using cheese rolls as the Keywords and Last year as the Date posted.
You'll find a number of earlier threads with differing recipes, some apparently are the best so I suggest that you compare the recipes with the rolls you've had and decide which would suit you best according to what you liked/didn't like so much about those rolls. :-))

245sam - 2016-10-18 09:46:00
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I do the standard tin evaporated milk, pkt onion soup mix and 2 cups grated cheese but add small tin of crushed pineapple - well drained, and cooked chopped streaky bacon.

maynard9 - 2016-10-18 10:18:00
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It's nice that a few people came into this thread and answered helpfully! As for the rest... best check ya bums!

melcraig - 2016-10-18 22:57:00
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Yum Maynard, just may have to try adding the pineapple and bacon next time.

jazzryn - 2016-10-18 23:10:00
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I sometimes wish I hadn't added to the original tho as whenever I ask my family what they want they say "the deluxe ones please"...............
It is a bit more work but when you eat them you are please you have done it.
I decided to try it as I well remember those cheese and pineapple sticks we had in the 60s and how they are a match made in heaven.
Was stirring the original recipe together over the stove one day and suddenly thought of it.
Happened to have a packet of Streaky Bacon in the fridge at the time so thought "Why not".
Didn't tell the family - just waited for their reaction with their first bite.
Oh - and I never bother removing the crust from the bread.

maynard9 - 2016-10-19 08:07:00
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I use evaporated milk and onion soup mix and add some chopped chives and a little mustard.

wasala - 2016-10-19 09:59:00
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well as a North Islander, I may have to give these a go sometime soon...

ruby2shoes - 2016-10-19 10:19:00
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melcraig wrote:

It's nice that a few people came into this thread and answered helpfully! As for the rest... best check ya bums!


Why? Are you hiding in there?

awoftam - 2016-10-19 19:42:00
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Everyone has got their own version of cheese rolls. If you get sick of cheese filling, spread with left over mince, or creamed corn, roll up toast as usual serve with lashings of butter..

fifie - 2016-10-19 20:49:00
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awoftam wrote:


Why? Are you hiding in there?

oh no, no! Yours has something far larger than me!

melcraig - 2016-10-19 23:37:00
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why waste a good crust, i leave mine on.
mine is the evaporate milk,onion soup mix.. cheese..

or

grated cheese...finely diced onion...1/2 packet of onion soup mix. boiling water, mix to a paste and u know the rest.

ehance2011 - 2016-10-20 11:03:00
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FRI, 27 APR 2012
Joy Jones' "ultimate" southern cheese roll recipe


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0 Joy Jones "ultimate" cheese rolls
Try Joy Jones' 'ultimate' southern cheese roll recipe, winner at the New Zealand International Science Festival.

Ingredients

500 grams grated cheese (Mainland Mild Blend or Mild Cheddar)
1 tin Nestle carnation evaporated milk
1 pkt Maggi onion soup mix
1 finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon mustard powder
¼ cup cream
Method

Heat in microwave for 6 mins, stirring in between
Cool, then spread lengthways onto sliced white bread
Roll into cheese rolls (3 folds) Grill each side then butter and serve.

neil_di - 2016-10-25 13:20:00
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Ignore "lengthwise" in previous msg.This is the tried and true Southland recipe that has been made for fundraisers..Delish..Dont worry about the arteries!!!

neil_di - 2016-10-25 13:23:00
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neil_di wrote:

FRI, 27 APR 2012
Joy Jones' "ultimate" southern cheese roll recipe
Try Joy Jones' 'ultimate' southern cheese roll recipe, winner at the New Zealand International Science Festival.

Ingredients

500 grams grated cheese (Mainland Mild Blend or Mild Cheddar)
1 tin Nestle carnation evaporated milk
1 pkt Maggi onion soup mix
1 finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon mustard powder
¼ cup cream
Method

Heat in microwave for 6 mins, stirring in between
Cool, then spread lengthways onto sliced white bread
Roll into cheese rolls (3 folds) Grill each side then butter and serve.


Yep this is the recipe i've made a few times now, its quite yummy, although im tempted to put a bit more mustard powder into it

dibble35 - 2016-10-25 18:12:00
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1kg grated cheese, 1 - 2 tsp bacon and onion maggi soup mix or 1/2 minced onion and enough boiling water to turn it into a paste - i do it in the kitchen wizz......taste cheese is the best to use........spread on the sandwich bread and roll into 3.......i usually get around 9 doz out of that mix

timetable - 2016-10-25 19:35:00
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you can add dejon mustard if you want too

timetable - 2016-10-25 19:37:00
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Can you use those little tins of condensed cream instead of evaporated milk? That's all I have in the pantry at the moment!! Shame I know!!

sherrydog - 2016-10-28 16:42:00
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Do you mean reduced cream? If so then yes but only heat gently in pot with other ingredients. Tasty cheese is better too.

malcovy - 2016-10-28 17:38:00
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The last cheese rolls I bought from a fundraiser were beautiful, I must ask for the recipe. There are so many different recipes, it drives ya nuts lol

rainrain1 - 2016-10-28 18:54:00
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They are often sold for fundraisers and if you ask for the recipe they will give it to you for sure

timturtle - 2016-10-28 22:23:00
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Growing up I think we just used cheese a packet of magi onion soup and enough water to combined then spread on bread and fold, crusts cut off one side

The main thing as far as I am concerned is to toast them under a grill NOT in a press, spread butter on top

Edited by timturtle at 10:32 pm, Fri 28 Oct

timturtle - 2016-10-28 22:31:00
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took me a while to find a thread with the **cheese rolls** on.
I am giving this a go....
left over onion dip, and grated cheese. rolled up, ready to go in the oven, but.....what do I put on the top.

korbo - 2017-07-10 17:15:00
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Nothing till they are toasted, then butter while they are hot, yumm

annies3 - 2017-07-10 17:17:00
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ok. thanks

korbo - 2017-07-10 17:31:00
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not sure they were the best I have had. they kinda opened up, but were tasty...some I had when on holiday down the south I thought had cheese or butter on them when cooked....

Edited by korbo at 7:01 pm, Mon 10 Jul

korbo - 2017-07-10 19:00:00
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A little controversy never hurt anyone.......
Some goodies here... too good to lose
** Bump **

autumnwinds - 2018-07-04 01:59:00
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I've just finished making a batch and have changed from using evaporated milk to reduced cream. As Korbo said above, it's essentially the traditional kiwi onion dip but with two cups cheese added. They have to be served with melted butter on top. Also, I've noted that the $1 sandwich loaves from Countdown are useless. It's dearer, but the Tip Top bread folds nicely and doesn't break.

Edited by wasala at 11:40 am, Wed 4 Jul

wasala - 2018-07-04 11:40:00
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This brew is yummy to make a few for the freezer, bit different was published in Otago Daily Times.
250 gr butter, 250 gr flour, 800 ml milk, s/p, 1/2 small red onion, bunch spring onions, 250 gr cream cheese, 100gr grated cheese.
In a large saucepan melt butter, add flour, whisk well to còok out flour 2-3 minutes. Gradually add milk, whisking well till it comes up to a simmer to make a sauce. Take off heat. In a basin put cream cheese, add s/p diced red onion, sliced green onions, grated cheese, mix well and add to sauce mixture. Spread on very fresh bread roll up toast under grill serve with lashings of butter spread on top, or put into plastic bags and freeze.Depending how much filling you use takes around 2-3 loaves bread.

Edited by fifie at 7:23 pm, Thu 5 Jul

fifie - 2018-07-05 19:20:00
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bump

bev00 - 2019-07-02 00:13:00
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4ozs butter
2 heaped Tbsp flour
2 heaped tsp onion powder
2 cups milk
2 cups tasty cheese
Melt butter, stir in flour and stock.
Pour in milk.
When thick remove from heat and stir in grated cheese.

rainrain1 - 2019-07-02 07:18:00
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i just put either a pkt of maggi onion soup or maggi bacon and onion soup,required amount of grated cheese and i use a bit of boiling water, a bit at a time till it combines to the consitensty required,and i don't cut the crusts off either

littleblackhen - 2019-07-29 11:11:00
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I did a stint years ago in the high school cafe. The older lady who ran it had the best recipe, which I promptly asked for:
I will see if I can dig it out.

brightlights60 - 2019-08-08 00:08:00
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https://www.rnz.co.nz/collections/recipes/ultimate-southern-
cheese-roll

linette1 - 2019-08-11 01:18:00
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https://www.rnz.co.nz/collections/recipes/proper-southern-ch
eese-roll

linette1 - 2019-08-11 01:23:00
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I use the reduced cream onion soup one but add some chow chow pickle.Yummy

glynsmum - 2019-08-12 10:40:00
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