What to do with leftover oatcakes

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Oatcakes make a great crunchy topping or a cheesecake base. Discover how to use up leftover oatcakes and incorporate them into your dishes with these tasty recipes.

Recipes using oatcakes

Parmesan and ricotta cheesecake

How to use up leftover oatcakes

Crunchy soup topper
Whizz leftover oatcakes briefly in a food processor or mini chopper to form coarse crumbs (or bash in a sealed food bag with a rolling pin), then mix with grated gruyére cheese and a few fresh white breadcrumbs. Sprinkle on top of onion soup, then grill until the cheese melts and turns golden (make sure the bowl is ovenproof).
Scandi canapé
Combine créme fraîche, lemon juice, snipped fresh chives and a little horseradish, then spoon onto oatcakes. Top with smoked salmon or smoked mackerel.
Quick cheese course
Spread a little redcurrant jelly on an oatcake, top with a slice of pear or apple, then finish with a generous slice of brie or camembert. Put under a hot grill for a few minutes until the cheese has melted and the fruit has a little colour.