Here’s a simple idea to use up leftover bits and pieces in the fridge.
The next time you have excess sourdough rolls…
Cut them diagonally most of the way through, then butter each slice lightly. Stuff them with bits of ham and cheese from the fridge (I used ham offcuts, English cheddar and a bit of d’Affinois that was approaching its expiry date). Obviously you could fill them with anything you like, but the cheese does add a nice gooeyness…
Wrap individually in foil and stash them in the freezer…
The next time life gets hectic, pull a roll or two out and allow them to defrost on the bench (don’t unwrap). Preheat the oven to 180C with fan, then pop them in.
Once the rolls have heated through and the cheese is melted (from memory, ours took about 20 minutes), unwrap and eat with your fingers…
These were surprisingly delicious and consumed with gusto by my perpetually starving sons. It’s nice to have premade holiday lunches for them in the freezer!
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Great idea! I’ll be trying it out soon!
Yum! >
Looks so very delicious! Love the idea of freezing them ahead. :)
Great idea — but I am surprised that with your ‘starving sons’ there is ever any leftover any Things!
Great idea, especially with a nice bowl of soup too. Can you tell winter is about to begin here? Got our first snow this morning and ‘flu shot this afternoon :)
What a great idea. Will definitely give it a go. Thank you.
Nice idea & I love the idea of having frozen lunches on hand – but spare bread doesn’t happen often in our house.
Celia!! I think our thoughts are connected! I do this all the time!! Quick and delicious idea and my 3 boys love it! x
Perfect timing. I am going to give this idea to Skater as he wanted ideas for food he can make ahead. He id not so much perpetually hungry as perpetually lazy!
What a great idea! Perfect with a bowl of soup too.
I love homemade freezer friendly meal tips. Oh and sourdough, cheese and ham. So good!
This would have been a great snack for Jack yesterday. Instead he snuck his Halloween candy and was up sick half the night. Seems he ate about 20 pieces of candy, all chocolate. I’d like to think he learned his lesson but doubt it. Maybe I should stick the freezer with these rolls and let him know that he is allowed to snack on them.
This has to be one of the best ideas I’ve seen in a long time. Perfect way to save leftovers & have a quick bite to eat when you’re rushed.
Thanks lovely. I was a bit worried when I wrote it that it was too simple, but it was too delicious not to share! :)
What a great idea. I will be mentally storing that away for future use.
Something to do with all of that leftover Christmas ham.
These are lovely, Celia, and what a great idea. I do love the idea of having tasty snacks ready in the freezer xx
Melted cheese makes pretty much everything taste better!! Great iea to prepare ahead with scraps and save them for a rainy day (so to speak) :)
What a brilliant idea – never thought of pre-making something like this.
Have a beautiful day Celia.
:-) Mandy xo
Always great to see clever ways to use up leftovers. The sandwiches look amazing!
Mmmmm delicious!!!! Great looking rolls as ever Celia :)
Jan x
Celia:
These look so good and I will be making them.
However I need to ask if Pete would share his caramel recipe with me.
I haven’t tried making caramel yet and I thought his would be the one to start with as it is tried and true and famous. :~D
Thanks
Charlie (Not charlie@hotly spiced)
Great idea! Having just celebrated Thanksgiving in the States, this would be a great way to use up turkey leftovers too.
This looks amazing. I am looking forward to reading through your blog! I would love to make this!!
This would be a great idea for a picnic! I’m going to do it. :)