Jersey Apple and Cheddar Cheese Rarebit on Sourdough Toast

A comforting and flavorful Welsh rarebit made with local Jersey apple cider and creamy Jersey cheddar, served on toasted sourdough bread. A perfect savory snack, highlighting the best of Jersey's ingredients.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

650

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.81

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Snack•Bread

Cuisine:

Jersey

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

4slicesSourdough bread slices(Thick slices for toasting)

£1.50

0.5cupJersey Apple Cider(Use a dry, locally sourced variety)

£0.75

8ozJersey Cheddar Cheese(Sharp or Mature, grated)

£3.50

2tbspJersey Milk(Full-fat for richness)

£0.10

2tbspJersey Butter(Unsalted)

£0.25

2tbspAll-purpose flour

£0.05

1tspDijon mustard(Adds a tangy bite)

£0.10

0.5tspWorcestershire sauce(Optional, adds depth of flavor)

£0.05

PinchCayenne pepper(Or to taste)

£0.02

1tbspFresh chives(Chopped, for garnish)

£0.30

100gJersey Royal potatoes(Cooked and diced small)

£0.60

to tasteBlack pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.01

to tasteSalt

£0.01

Total Cost

£7.24

£1.81 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to broil (high setting).
2
Toast the sourdough bread slices until golden brown. Set aside.
3
In a medium saucepan, melt the Jersey butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
4
Gradually whisk in the Jersey apple cider and Jersey milk, ensuring no lumps form. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
5
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Jersey cheddar cheese until it melts completely and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
6
Stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce (if using), cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
7
Stir in the cooked diced Jersey Royal potatoes.
8
Spoon the cheese mixture evenly over the toasted sourdough bread slices.
9
Place the rarebit toasts on a baking sheet and broil in the preheated oven for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
10
Garnish with chopped fresh chives and serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (200g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

45g

17% of RDA

Fat

40g

57% of RDA

Protein

30g

60% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

8 g

9% of RDA

Sodium

700 mg

30% of RDA

Saturated Fat

25 g

125% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, substitute some of the Jersey milk with Jersey cream.

Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preference. You can also add a dash of hot sauce for extra heat.

If the cheese sauce becomes too thick, add a splash more Jersey milk to thin it out.

Use a high-quality, locally sourced Jersey apple cider for the best flavor.

Toasting the bread on one side first, then adding the cheese mixture and broiling, will prevent the bread from becoming soggy.

You can add a fried egg on top for a more substantial meal.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

Grater

Toaster

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