COD CAKES WITH BALDERSON CHEDDAR SAUCE

Cod Cakes With Balderson Chedder Sauce

• 450 grams cooked, fresh cod
• 2 scallions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup grated Balderson Cheddar
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbs. finely diced red bell pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups dry bread crumbs
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

1. Removing all bones and skin, flake cod with a fork in a medium bowl.
2. Add scallions, mayonnaise, grated Balderson Cheddar, garlic, salt and pepper, red bell pepper and lemon juice.
3. Gently mix until well combined and form into patties.
4. Combine breadcrumbs with paprika.
5. Dip in beaten egg followed by breadcrumbs and press gently to secure the crumbs.
6. Heat oil in a frying pan and saute on medium high heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden on both sides.

Cheddar Sauce
Makes 1 -1/2 cups

• 1/2 cup unsalted Lactantia butter
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 Tbs. yellow mustard
• 1 tsp. Worchestershire Sauce
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 cups Beatrice 2% Milk
• 1 cup grated Balderson cheddar

1. Melt Lactantia butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat.
2. Add flour, whisking until smooth for 1 minute.
3. Add Worchestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and mustard, continuing to whisk for 30 seconds.
4. Slowly add Beatrice Milk and continue to whisk.
5. Add grated cheddar, and stir with a wooden spoon until smooth.
6. Taste and correct seasoning.
7. Serve over cod cakes and enjoy.