Stuffed Cheese (dutch Antillean Keshi Yena)
Stuffed Cheese, also known as Dutch Antillean Keshi Yena, is a traditional dish from the West Indian Cuisine that is bursting with flavor. This savory dish is made by stuffing a round of Edam or Gouda cheese with a delicious mixture of meat, vegetables, and spices.
Ingredients
- 1 round Edam or Gouda cheese
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup sliced green olives
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the raisins, green olives, tomato sauce, and bread crumbs. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the top off the round of cheese and hollow out the inside, leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell.
- Stuff the cheese with the meat mixture and place the cheese in a baking dish.
- Pour the chicken broth over the stuffed cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the filling is heated through.
- Serve the stuffed cheese hot, slicing it into wedges.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Baking dish
Tools
Skillet Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serving Suggestions: Stuffed Cheese pairs well with a side of rice and beans or a fresh green salad.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Be sure to hollow out the cheese carefully to create a sturdy shell for the filling. You can also customize the filling with your favorite ingredients such as ham, chicken, or shrimp.
Cost
$15