Ham, Cheese and Olive Loaf
Ham, Cheese and Olive Loaf
- Preparation time 50 mins
- Serves 8 people
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Ingredients
1 cup (150g) self-raising flour
2/3 cup (80g) coarsely grated gruyère cheese
1 cup (120g) pitted green olives, chopped coarsely
75g ham, chopped coarsely
2 tbsp coarsely chopped mint
½ tsp ground black pepper
4 eggs, beaten lightly
80g butter, melted
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Oil a 10.5cm x 21cm loaf pan.
- Combine the sifted flour, gruyère cheese, olives, ham, mint and pepper in a medium bowl. Add egg and butter; stir until well combined. Spread mixture into pan.
- Bake loaf for 35 minutes or until browned lightly and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Turn, top-side up, onto a wire rack to cool.
Notes
Serving Idea: Serve slices lightly toasted, spread with butter.
Keeps: This loaf can be frozen for up to 2 months.
The Australian Women's Weekly, in conjunction with Australian Eggs, recently released a mini cookbook containing a collection of egg recipes for every time of the day. The cookbook is available for purchase from Woolworths and Coles Australia wide. This recipe has been republished with permission.