Welsh Rarebit Croustades

A classic Welsh rarebit served in crispy bread croustades for an elegant and delicious British appetizer.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

385

Level

Easy

Yields

6 servings

Cost

£0.76

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Snack•Bread

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Ingredients

Servings

6slicesCrusty Bread(Baguette or ciabatta works well)

£1.20

175gStrong Cheddar Cheese(Grated)

£2.50

50gButter(Unsalted)

£0.60

25gPlain Flour

£0.05

100mlMilk

£0.10

1tspWorcestershire Sauce

£0.05

1tspEnglish Mustard(Prepared mustard)

£0.05

PinchCayenne Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.02

PinchSalt(Or to taste)

PinchBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.02

Total Cost

£4.59

£0.76 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C Fan/Gas Mark 6).
2
Cut the bread slices into rounds using a cookie cutter (or simply cut into squares). Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp.
3
While the bread is baking, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
4
Gradually whisk in the milk until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the grated cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
6
Spread the Welsh rarebit mixture evenly over the toasted bread croustades.
7
Return the croustades to the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling, and lightly browned.
8
Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of paprika or chopped parsley, if desired.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (100g)

385 kcal / 1611 kJ

Carbs

17.5g

7% of RDA

Fat

27.5g

39% of RDA

Protein

17.5g

35% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1.5 g

5% of RDA

Sugar

3.5 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

550 mg

24% of RDA

Saturated Fat

17.5 g

88% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use a mature cheddar cheese.

Add a splash of ale or stout to the cheese sauce for a more traditional Welsh rarebit flavour.

You can prepare the cheese sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Reheat gently before spreading on the croustades.

For a smoother sauce, use a hand blender to remove any small lumps.

Cooking Equipment

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Baking Sheet

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Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use a mature cheddar cheese.

Add a splash of ale or stout to the cheese sauce for a more traditional Welsh rarebit flavour.

You can prepare the cheese sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Reheat gently before spreading on the croustades.

For a smoother sauce, use a hand blender to remove any small lumps.

Welsh Rarebit Croustades

Ingredients

The Method