These 3 ingredient marmite and cheese scrolls are packed with flavour and great for lunch boxes and after school snacks.
Marmite tends to be one of the world’s dividers – you either love it or hate. I have a friend who thinks it should be a controlled substance and not be consumed in public. A little extreme perhaps but Marmite does tend to produce strong opinions.
We’re all huge fans of the stuff in the Fish Fingers for Tea household – both Marmite and Vegemite, the version from down under. Marmite toast is the thing we turn to when we need a bit of comfort, after an upset tummy or just because.
But it makes an appearance in many other forms too – if you follow me on Instagram you’ll know that my new favourite combination is Marmite and avocado on toast, a spoonful melted into shepherd’s pie or a stew adds a richness and depth and these marmite and cheese whirls are popular.
Just three ingredients – ready rolled puff pastry, Marmite and cheddar – make for a quick and easy bake ready for lunch boxes and snacks.
Ready rolled pastry has a permanent place in my fridge – yes, I can make my own but I’m all for anything that can shave a few minutes off in the kitchen. Go for all butter if you can but I often use the version from Aldi and it’s very acceptable.
I used extra mature cheddar in these as that’s what we have but it does make for a strong flavour. If you think a milder version would be more acceptable for small people then drop that down to a mature cheddar instead.
They are lovely fresh from the oven but do keep for a day in an airtight container. They take minutes to put together with lots of jobs for little people to get involved with and also go very well with a bowl of soup.
For more Marmite (or indeed Vegemite) ideas then check out:
Marmite spaghetti – Our go-to speedy tea and I for one am forever thankful to Nigella for popping the recipe in her book.
Michelle is a fellow fan and has several options for us: Cheddar, Chive and Vegemite Muffins, Versatile Bread Swirls and Crispy Marmite and Cheddar Thins. See, cheese and Marmite / Vegemite is a fabulous combination!
Kellie has these fabulous Savoury Chelsea Buns too.
These 3 ingredient marmite and cheese scrolls are packed with flavour and great for lunch boxes and after school snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 pack ready rolled puff pastry
- 1 heaped dessertspoon marmite or vegemite
- 100g cheddar, grated – I used extra mature
Instructions
- Remove the pastry from the fridge 20 minutes before you want to use it.
- Preheat the oven to 190c (fan) and line 2 baking trays with greaseproof paper
- Unroll the pastry so that the long edge is facing you. Spread the marmite over the pastry, getting as close to the edges as you can. Scatter evenly with the cheese and then roll into a sausage shape from the longer edge.
- Cut the sausage into 14 evenly sized pieces and lay flat on the baking trays, leaving room for the pastry to ‘puff’ and expand.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Leave to cool on the trays for a couple of minutes and then transfer to a wire rack with a fish slice.
- Store in an airtight container. They are best eaten within 2 days of making.
