CRISPY BREAD CUPS

3. Crispy Bread Cups •►
A sumptuous bread delight!! These tasty calcium rich cups can equally work well as appetizers to a main meal.

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• Preparation Time: 15 mins.
• Cooking Time: 25 mins.
• Baking Time : 15 to 20 mins.
• Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F).
• Makes 8 pieces.

♣ Ingredients •►

For the toast cases
• 8 slices whole wheat bread
• 3 tsp low fat butter

♣ For the filling •►

• 1½ cups Green Giant Niblets Sweet Corn
• 2 tbsp chopped onions
• 2 tbsp chopped capsicum
• 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
• 1 cup low fat milk
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• 1 tsp oil
• salt to taste

♣ For baking •►
• 4 tsp grated cheese

♣ Method

♣ For the toast cases •►

1. Remove the crust from the bread slices.
2. Wrap the bread slices in a muslin cloth and steam them for 5 to 7 minutes in a pressure cooker.
3. Roll out a little and press into the cavities of a muffin tray which is greased with butter.
4. Brush with melted butter and bake in a hot oven at 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes or until crisp.


♣ For the filling •►

1. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté till they are golden brown.
2. Add the capsicum and green chillies and fry for 1 minute.
3. Add the corn, milk, cornflour and salt and cook till the mixture thickens. Keep aside.


♣ How to proceed •►

1. Fill a little mixture in each toast case, sprinkle cheese on top. Bake in hot oven at 200°C (400°F) for 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese melts.
2. Serve hot.