Cucumber Crisp

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• salt
• ground black pepper
• 2oz grated cheddar cheese
• 1oz fresh white breadcrumbs
• 1oz butter
• vegetable oil for greasing

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350° .
2. Cut the cucumber into 2” pieces.
3. Cut each piece in half lengthways, then cut each piece into quarters.
4. Remove any large seeds. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the cucumber for 4 minutes. Drain.
5. Grease a small ovenproof dish and arrange half the cucumber over the base.
6. Combine the cheese and breadcrumbs with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Sprinkle half the mixture over the cucumber in the dish. Dot with butter.
8. Arrange the rest of the cucumber on top.
9. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs mixture.
10. Dot with butter and bake for 20-30 minutes or until the top is crisp and brown.
11. Serve immediately with fluffy cooked rice or new potatoes.