With Easter around the corner, there’s no better time to gather friends and family for a long weekend of feasting, baking and bonding. Whether gracing your table with a celebratory Sunday roast, a breakfast fit for royals or treats for the kids, the Ladismith Cheese product range has all the goodies you need. Feast your eyes on these jolly good Easter recipes.

Ladismith Cheese

Farm-fresh goodness is at the heart of Ladismith Cheese. Since 1940, the Klein Karoo farm has provided families across the nation with quality dairy products, making everyday meals and family feasting enjoyable. Create cheesy delights with Ladismith Cheddar and Gouda; grate it over casseroles or incorporate it into savoury tarts. A knob of Ladismith Spreado Butter Spread also goes a long way… bolster the flavour of roasts or bake buttery cookies. If you need some Easter recipe inspiration, tuck into these delectable dishes.

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Easter Egg, Bacon and Cheese Pie

Meet the quintessential breakfast pie! This stacked beauty is ideal for blissful brunch occasions or a long weekend Easter breakfast with the family.

Garnish with micro herbs for an elevated take and savour each bite of this showstopping breakfast pie.

Creamy egg custard filled with bacon, caramelised leeks, cherry tomatoes and eggs, all nestled in a buttery pastry – guests will be begging for a piece of this pie! Knead Ladismith Spreado Butter Spread into the dough, and take it to the next level by adding a touch of grated Ladismith Cheddar. Once the crust is baked and the filling is loaded, sprinkle a layer of cheese over the top and bake ‘til melted. Garnish with micro herbs for an elevated take and savour each bite of this showstopping breakfast pie. It’s a breakfast fit for royals.

Recipe for Easter Egg, Bacon and Cheese Pie

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Roast Chicken with Garlic & Roasted Red Pepper Spreado

Basted and roasted to perfection, this mouthwatering Roast Chicken will have everyone fighting over who gets the last drumstick or wing.

Enjoy with roast veggies for a sumptuous Sunday feast.

Besides bonding with family, roasts are arguably the best part of holiday celebrations. This one is simple, satisfying and a definite crowd-pleaser. To infuse extra flavour into the chicken, blend roasted red pepper, garlic, balsamic vinegar and a drizzle of honey with Ladismith Spreado Butter Spread, and stuff the compound butter under the skin. For a super crispy exterior, coat the top of the chicken as well. The smoky, buttery flavours ensure a succulent bird that will have guests craving more. Roast in the air fryer or oven ‘til golden on the outside and tender on the inside. Enjoy with roast veggies for a sumptuous Sunday feast.

Recipe for Roast Chicken with Garlic & Roasted Red Pepper Spreado

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Cheesy Hashbrown Bake

What’s a roast without potatoes? Elevate mains with this comforting Cheesy Hashbrown Bake. Topped with a cheesy crust and loaded with creamy sauce, it’s the ultimate side.

From the sauce to the fluffy potatoes, it’s downright delicious!

Inspired by American-style hashbrowns and the classic French dish, potato gratin, this revamped potato bake is the perfect side dish to accompany mains. From the sauce to the fluffy potatoes, it’s downright delicious! Melt the Ladismith Spreado Butter Spread in a saucepan and combine with flour, allow to thicken and then incorporate chicken stock – this creates a flavourful, creamy sauce for the grated potatoes. Load into a casserole dish and top the filling with grated Ladismith Gouda for an irresistible potato bake. Once bubbling hot and browned, garnish with chopped chives and scoop up one big spoonful.

Recipe for Cheesy Hashbrown Bake

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Thick & Chunky Speckled Egg Cookies

Chunky, chocolaty and chock-full of deliciousness, these cookies are every dunker’s dream! Enjoy this Levain Bakery-inspired treat with a spot of tea or coffee for an indulgent Easter.

Dotted with speckled mini chocolate eggs and chocolate chips, each bite is a treasure.

Chocolate and cookie lovers, you’re in for one tasty surprise with these cookies! Dotted with speckled mini chocolate eggs and chocolate chips, each bite is a treasure. Best of all, they’ll be ready in no time. For buttery and chewy cookies, combine Ladismith Spreado Butter Spread and sugar and mix until creamy, then incorporate the eggs and dry ingredients. Once a smooth cookie dough is formed, add the chocolate bits and roll into large balls. Pop them in the oven and top with extra mini chocolate eggs – the more, the better. Once golden brown and fresh out of the oven, dunk this treat into a cuppa tea or a wholesome glass of milk.

Recipe for Thick & Chunky Speckled Egg Cookies

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