RAREBIT CRUMPETS

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

Provided by Sarah Cook

Time 45m

Yield Tops 8 crumpets generously

Number Of Ingredients 8

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 breadcrumb
250g extra-mature cheddar or vegetarian alternative, grated
8 crumpets

Steps:

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 2.6 milligram of sodium