Light Bites
British
BritishWelsh Rarebit
The classic savoury cheese toast, from a quick cheddar-and-mustard mix on white bread to a proper roux-based rarebit with mature cheddar, ale and a glossy grilled finish.
Vegetarian
Nut-free
Budget version
Grated cheddar mixed with mustard and milk, grilled on white toast.
Per serving£1.05
Total cost£2.10
Time10 min
Ingredients for 2
- 100 g mild cheddar , grated
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp English mustard
- 2 slices white bread , thick cut
- salt and pepper , to taste
Method
- Heat the grill to high.
- Mix the grated cheddar with the milk, mustard and seasoning into a thick paste.
- Toast the bread lightly on both sides.
- Spread the cheese mixture thickly to the edges of the toast.
- Grill for 3 to 4 minutes until bubbling and golden, then serve hot.
Equipment
- grill
- bowl
- box grater
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Grated cheddar mixed with mustard and milk, grilled on white toast.
Better
Mature cheddar melted with a splash of milk, Worcestershire sauce and egg yolk on sourdough.
Ultimate
A proper roux-based rarebit with extra-mature cheddar, ale, mustard and Worcestershire, grilled glossy on artisan sourdough.
