Welsh Rarebit on Toasted Crumpets
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| Serves | 8 Crumpets |
| Prep time | 20 minutes |
| Cook time | 15 minutes |
| Total time | 35 minutes |
| Allergy | Egg, Milk, Wheat |
| Dietary | Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Breakfast, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
| Occasion | Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving |
| Region | British |
| By author | Karen Burns-Booth |
A lovely tangy and piquant Welsh rarebit mixture that is perfect when spread and melted on toasted crumpets. Serve for breakfast, brunch or supper with grilled tomatoes, mushrooms and crispy bacon. The mixture can be made ahead and lasts for five days in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 225g grated extra mature Cheddar cheese
- 2 large free-range eggs (beaten)
- 150ml full cream milk (or 150ml beer, such as pale ale or IPA)
- 1 heaped teaspoon ready-made English mustard
- 10 splashes of Worcestershire Sauce
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornflour (mixed with a little milk or beer)
- Crumpets (toasted and buttered)
- Snipped fresh chives and parsley (to serve)
Note
A lovely tangy and piquant Welsh rarebit mixture that is perfect when spread and melted on toasted crumpets. Serve for breakfast, brunch or supper with grilled tomatoes, mushrooms and crispy bacon. The mixture can be made ahead and lasts for five days in the fridge.
Directions
| Step 1 | Mix the first six ingredients together until smooth. Spoon or pour into a saucepan and heat gently until the cheese has melted, and the mixture is thick but still fairly runny. Add the cornflour mixture and heat until thickened. Take off the heat and allow to cool, the mixture will set as it cools and become stiff. At this stage, you can store it in a covered container in the fridge for up to five days. |
| Step 2 | Once the mixture has been made and cooked, toast the crumpets and then butter them. Set them on a lined baking tray or in a grill, and spoon and spread some of the mixture over the top, spreading it quite thickly. |
| Step 3 | Place the covered crumpets under a pre-heated grill and grill until the cheese mixture has browned and is bubbling. |
| Step 4 | Serve straight away with snipped fresh chives and parsley scattered over the Welsh Rarebit Toasted Crumpets. Great with grilled tomatoes and mushrooms, as well as crispy bacon. |
| Step 5 | NB: This mixture is enough to cover 8 crumpets. Not suitable for freezing but keeps in the fridge for up to five days. |
