Rarebit crumpets

Rarebit crumpets

This spin on cheese on toast is the ultimate comfort snack - melted cheddar flavoured with beer on traditional crumpets

Difficulty and servings

Easy

TOPS 8 CRUMPETS generously

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 30 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. In a small pan, soften the white parts of the spring onion in the butter, then stir in the flour for 1 min. Very gradually, stir in the beer to make a thick sauce (like when making a white sauce). Take off the heat and stir in green parts of the spring onion, the egg, breadcrumbs and cheddar. Season and chill until you're ready to use.
  2. Lightly toast crumpets, and heat grill to high. Arrange crumpets on a baking sheet, pile rarebit mixture on top and grill for a few mins until piping hot and golden brown.

PER SERVING

494 kcalories, protein 23g, carbohydrate 34g, fat 29 g, saturated fat 17g, fibre 1g, sugar 2g, salt 2.6 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2012.

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  • 22 January 2012

    Sandra rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Ok. But a lot of effort for a snack/lunch dish. Unlikely to make again.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

TOPS 8 CRUMPETS generously

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 30 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 spring onions , green and white parts separated, both finely chopped
  • 25g butter
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 100ml beer
  • 1 large egg , beaten
  • 50g fresh breadcrumbs
  • 250g extra-mature cheddar or vegetarian alternative, grated
  • 8 crumpets
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PER SERVING

494 kcalories, protein 23g, carbohydrate 34g, fat 29 g, saturated fat 17g, fibre 1g, sugar 2g, salt 2.6 g

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