Shannon Bennett's Welsh rarebit

Cook
15m
serves
4
Shannon Bennett's Welsh rarebit
Shannon Bennett's Welsh rarebit
Shannon Bennett's Welsh rarebit
Both quick, simple and easy, Shannon Bennett's Welsh rarebit is the ultimate revamp on the fan favourite, the cheese toastie.

Ingredients (13)

  • 8 slices sourdough
  • 85g unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup (100g) plain flour
  • 2 cups (500ml) apple cider
  • 400g mature cheddar cheese, grated
  • 100g gruyere cheese, grated
  • 1 tbs chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 eggs, plus 2 extra egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup (70g) Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Watercress and mixed leaves, to serve

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Method

  • 1.
    Preheat oven grill to high. Place sourdough slices in a single layer on a baking tray. Grill, turning, for 2 minutes or until golden.
  • 2.
    Melt butter in a pan over low heat. Add flour and whisk to combine. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute, then increase heat to medium and gradually add cider, whisking constantly, until a thick paste forms. Remove from heat, add cheese, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, egg yolks and 2 tbs mustard. Season. Return pan to medium heat and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until thick and smooth. Set aside.
  • 3.
    In two batches, heat 2 tsp oil in a frypan over medium heat. Break 4 eggs into pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes until whites are set and yolks are runny. Remove from pan and set aside. Repeat with another 2 tsp oil and remaining 4 eggs. Place 1 egg on each slice of toast and spoon over cheese sauce. Grill for 3-4 minutes until golden.
  • 4.
    Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, and remaining 30g mustard and 2 tbs olive oil in bowl. Season and toss with salad leaves.
  • 5.
    Serve rarebit topped with a salad.
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