Recipe Card

Savoury Summer Charlotte

Oozing with melted cheese, juicy tuna and sweet caramelised onions, this is a perfect dish for a summer lunch or dinner party starter.

Although conventionally Charlottes are made with fruit, some early recipes indicate that savoury Charlottes were also popular during the Georgian era.

Serves 4 people.

Ingredients

Available from British Corner Shop

To be Sourced Locally

1 large Onion
6 slices of medium cut White Bread, crusts removed
Salt and Black Pepper

Method

Heat the oven to 180°C.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan, add the onions and sugar and cook gently until caramelised.

In a bowl, mix the tomatoes with the Worcestershire sauce and add a good twist of black pepper.

Grease four ramekins with the remaining oil, dip the bread slices into the tomato mixture and then line the ramekins with the bread.

Fill with a layer of onions, a layer of cheese, a layer of tuna and finally another layer of cheese.

Top with the remaining tomato-soaked bread.

Bake for 30 - 40 minutes until souffled and golden brown.

Serve in the ramekins or ease out onto a plate, garnish with fresh herbs and serve with a simple side salad - the ultimate summer comfort food!