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
Better version
Mature cheddar melted with a splash of milk, Worcestershire sauce and egg yolk on sourdough.
Per serving£2.15
Total cost£4.30
Time14 min
Ingredients for 2
- 150 g mature cheddar , grated
- 3 tbsp whole milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp English mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 slices sourdough , thick cut
- salt and pepper , to taste
Method
- Heat the grill to high.
- Warm the cheddar and milk gently in a small pan, stirring until just melted and smooth.
- Off the heat, beat in the egg yolk, mustard and Worcestershire sauce, then season.
- Toast the sourdough on both sides and spread the cheese mix to the edges.
- Grill for 3 to 4 minutes until blistered and deep golden, then serve at once.
Equipment
- grill
- small saucepan
- 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.
