Appenzeller Chäs-Schoope (Swiss Toasted Bread with Cheese)
A recipe for Appenzeller Chäs-Schoope (Swiss Toasted Bread with Cheese)! This comforting combination of bread and cheese is a wonderful use of leftovers with minimal prep.
Servings 2 -3 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (227 grams) rustic bread such as sourdough or farmer's bread
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces (227 grams) Appenzeller cheese
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) heavy cream
- pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- pinch freshly ground black pepper
- salt to taste
- fresh chives thinly sliced
Instructions
- Cut the bread into 1 inch (2.5 centimeter) thick slices, then cut the slices into 1 inch (2.5 centimeter) cubes.
- Place the butter in a 12 inch (30.5 centimeter) cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium low heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the bread cubes and cook, tossing often, until crisp and golden brown.
- While the bread is toasting, thinly cut off the rind from the cheese and shred.
- Place the shredded cheese in a medium bowl and fold with the cream, nutmeg, and pepper.
- Transfer the cheese mixture to the pan and constantly toss to melt the cheese and coat the bread.
- Season as desired with salt and additional pepper.
- Once melted and combined, serve the Chäs-Schoope immediately while still hot with a generous sprinkling of fresh chives.