French Fare

Stuffed French Rolls

French roll insides are scooped out, and filled with a nice veggie-white sauce and butter mixture. This is then covered with grated cheese and baked till the cheese melts. A yummy afternoon snack!

Preparation Time: 15 minutes.
Cooking Time: 15 minutes.
Serves 6 to 8. 

For the French rolls
2 medium French rolls
2 tbsp melted butter

For the filling
1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms (khumbh), sliced or boiled corn
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 green chilli , chopped
1 1/2 cups white sauce
2 tbsp grated processed cheese
a few drops of tabasco sauce
1 tbsp butter
salt to taste

For the topping
grated cooking cheese
sliced capsicum
tomato pieces

For the French rolls

1. Divide each roll horizontally into two parts. Scoop out the centres.
2. Brush the scooped sides with melted butter.
3. Bake in a hot oven at 200 degree C (400 degree F) for 5 minutes.

For the filling

1. Heat the butter and fry the onion and green chilli for 1 minute.
2. Add the mushrooms and fry again for a few minutes.
3. Add the white sauce and cheese and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper.

How to proceed

1. Spread a little filling in each base.
2. Cover with grated cheese and capsicum slices. Arrange tomato pieces on top.
3. Place under a hot grill for 4 to 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
4. Just before serving, cut into parts.
5. Serve hot.

Recipe Source: Stuffed French Rolls