Welsh rarebit made healthier

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It’s the ultimate cheese on toast, and our slimmed-down version of Welsh rarebit delivers all the savoury satisfaction for half the calorie cost of, and less saturated fat than, the original.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 15 mins

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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4 tablespoons stout, such as Guinness
¾ cup reduced-fat mature cheddar, coarsely grated
¼ cup parmesan, finely grated
⅓ cup quark
2 teaspoon plain flourall purpose flourX
1 teaspoon English mustard powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten
8 x slices of sourdough bread, lightly toasted

Instructions

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1 Boil the stout in a small pan until reduced to 1 tablespoon. Mix in a bowl with the remaining ingredients, except the toast. Season with freshly ground black pepper.

2 Heat the grill to medium-high. Spread the cheese mixture over the slices of toast, then grill on a lined baking sheet until golden. Leave for 1 min before serving.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 256 cal

Kilojoules 1071 kJ

Protein 18.4 g

Total fat 7.8 g

Saturated fat 4 g

Carbohydrates 26.2 g

Sugar 2.2 g

Dietary fibre 2.3 g

Sodium 394 mg

Calcium 376 mg

Iron 1.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.