Welsh rarebit made healthier
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
- 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 flour
- 1 teaspoon English mustard powder
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 8 x slices of sourdough bread, lightly toasted
Instructions
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)
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Calories 256cal
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Kilojoules 1071kJ
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Protein 18.4g
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Total fat 7.8g
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–Saturated fat 4g
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Carbohydrates 26.2g
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–Sugars 2.2g
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Dietary fibre 2.3g
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Sodium 394mg
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Calcium 376mg
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Iron 1.5mg
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.
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