Nutty Cheese Nuggets

Hot or cold, these 'nuggets' make great nibbles to serve at the beginning of a meal.

Work plan
15 min preparation
20min cooking

Calories per nugget: 45

Nutritional advice
Peanuts are a cheap source of protein, but are also high in fat which pushes up the calories.

Preheat oven at 180C

Ingredients
100g plain flour
50g ground peanuts or hazelnuts
75g soft butter or margarine
100g Cheddar cheese, finely grated
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
pinch of salt
caraway seeds and nuts to decorate

Method

1. Combine the flour and ground nuts in a bowl, rub in the butter or margarine then stir in cheese, cayenne pepper and salt.
2. Form this mixture into cherry-sized balls and place on a greased baking-sheet.
3. Flatten slightly and press nut halves on to some and sprinkle caraway seeds on to the others.
4. Bake for 15-20min until golden brown then serve hot or cold.

Microwave

1-2 As conventional method, but place in a circle, well spaced out, on an ovenproof plate
3 Cook on High for 2 min

Tips
For stronger flavour substitute Parmesan cheese for the Cheddar.

Storage
Keep in an airtight tin for several days

Servings
Makes approximately 40 'nuggets'