This delicious cheese wheel recipe is perfect for a party or a special dinner. We start by preparing the essential ingredients for the filling. The onion is sliced julienne, meaning in thin strips, and sautéed in a pan with butter, which will add a rich and creamy flavor to the dish. The onion should be sautéed over low heat to allow it to become transparent and release its natural sweetness.
Once the onion is well sautéed, the thinly sliced mushrooms are added. The choice of mushrooms is important; champignon mushrooms are an excellent choice, but you can also opt for a combination with shiitake or oyster mushrooms for a more intense flavor. They will be sautéed together with the onion, allowing their juices to evaporate. Then, diced kaiser is added, which will add an extra layer of flavor and texture. All the ingredients are sautéed together for a few minutes until the kaiser becomes crispy.
After the mixture has been sautéed, it is seasoned with salt, vegeta, pepper, sweet paprika, and finely chopped parsley. The sweet paprika will provide a hint of color and a slightly smoky taste. Everything is mixed well, and then, after it has cooled, an egg is added. This will help bind the ingredients and contribute to a creamy texture. The mixture should be well homogenized so that all the flavors combine perfectly.
Now, we come to the essential part: preparing the cheese wheel. It is scooped out with a spoon, leaving thick walls to support the filling. The cheese wheel is placed on a large sheet of aluminum foil, which will completely cover the ingredients. It is filled with the onion, mushroom, and kaiser mixture, being careful not to overfill it to avoid leaks. After filling the wheel, it is well wrapped in aluminum foil, ensuring that it is tightly closed.
The next step is to place the cheese wheel in a similarly sized dish to support it during baking. It is recommended to wrap it in several layers of aluminum foil to prevent melted cheese from leaking. It is baked in the oven at medium temperature for about an hour. When ready, it is removed from the oven and left to cool in the foil to maintain its shape. Once completely cooled, the foil can be removed, but only if the cheese has hardened. If not, it is advisable to put it in the refrigerator and serve it the next day when it will be perfectly firm and delicious. This recipe is not only an explosion of flavors but also a true feast for cheese lovers!
Once the onion is well sautéed, the thinly sliced mushrooms are added. The choice of mushrooms is important; champignon mushrooms are an excellent choice, but you can also opt for a combination with shiitake or oyster mushrooms for a more intense flavor. They will be sautéed together with the onion, allowing their juices to evaporate. Then, diced kaiser is added, which will add an extra layer of flavor and texture. All the ingredients are sautéed together for a few minutes until the kaiser becomes crispy.
After the mixture has been sautéed, it is seasoned with salt, vegeta, pepper, sweet paprika, and finely chopped parsley. The sweet paprika will provide a hint of color and a slightly smoky taste. Everything is mixed well, and then, after it has cooled, an egg is added. This will help bind the ingredients and contribute to a creamy texture. The mixture should be well homogenized so that all the flavors combine perfectly.
Now, we come to the essential part: preparing the cheese wheel. It is scooped out with a spoon, leaving thick walls to support the filling. The cheese wheel is placed on a large sheet of aluminum foil, which will completely cover the ingredients. It is filled with the onion, mushroom, and kaiser mixture, being careful not to overfill it to avoid leaks. After filling the wheel, it is well wrapped in aluminum foil, ensuring that it is tightly closed.
The next step is to place the cheese wheel in a similarly sized dish to support it during baking. It is recommended to wrap it in several layers of aluminum foil to prevent melted cheese from leaking. It is baked in the oven at medium temperature for about an hour. When ready, it is removed from the oven and left to cool in the foil to maintain its shape. Once completely cooled, the foil can be removed, but only if the cheese has hardened. If not, it is advisable to put it in the refrigerator and serve it the next day when it will be perfectly firm and delicious. This recipe is not only an explosion of flavors but also a true feast for cheese lovers!
Ingredients
a wheel of cheese, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 onion, 150 g mushrooms, 300 g bacon, 1 egg, a bunch of parsley, salt, pepper, vegeta, sweet paprika, these are added to taste