Recipe: Delicious Tofu & Egg Cheese Bake

Tofu & Egg Cheese Bake. Tofu is a food made of condensed soy milk that is pressed into solid white blocks in a process quite similar to cheesemaking. Rumor has it that a Chinese cook discovered. Tofu lasts for months, is affordable, and is so versatile — especially when it comes to crisping it up.

Beyond these broad categories, there are many varieties of tofu. It has a subtle flavor, so it can be used in savory and sweet dishes. Tofu is the perfect ingredient for casseroles, stir-fries, curries, and lasagna. You can have Tofu & Egg Cheese Bake using 10 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Tofu & Egg Cheese Bake

1. Prepare 450 g of Firm Tofu *I used Aldi’s ‘Organic Firm Tofu’.
2. It's 2-3 of Eggs.
3. Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of Salt.
4. You need of Note: Reduce amount if you use salty toppings such as Olives or Anchovy.
5. You need 1/4 teaspoon of Pepper.
6. You need 1 tablespoons of Olive Oil.
7. It's 1 cup of Shredded Tasty Cheese OR Pizza Cheese.
8. You need of <Toppings>.
9. It's of You can used whatever you like!.
10. Prepare of This time I used 100g ‘Kransky’ Sausage, 1 Jalapeño (‘Oh… it was hot!’), 1/4 cup Semi-dried Tomatoes and 2 Mushrooms.

If you've never used it before, tofu can be an intimidating ingredient. White and jiggly, the exact features that make some people avoid cooking it are what make it so delicious. Tofu has a mild flavor, meaning it's perfect for soaking up marinades and sauces. Tofu is made of soybeans that are curdled and pressed into blocks, kind of like making cheese!

Tofu & Egg Cheese Bake instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200C..
2. Break down and mash Firm Tofu in a bowl, add Eggs, Salt & Pepper, and make it into coarse paste texture..
3. Grease inside a baking dish (I used a pie dish) with Olive Oil and spoon the tofu mixture in the dish. Spread evenly and press down using the spoon..
4. Top with the sliced ingredients of your choice, arrange them evenly on the tofu mixture and cover with Cheese..
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden..

Tofu also contains nigari, which is the liquid left over after extracting salt from sea water, which is what you will find tofu lounging in upon opening. Nigari helps give tofu its iconic shape and texture, and is also rich in minerals. Tofu is an important source of protein for many vegetarians and vegans. It may help lower "bad" LDL cholesterol. Tofu -- or bean curd -- is made by pressing curdling soy milk into a solid block.