Name: Rarebit crumpets
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Tops 8 crumpets generously
Cuisine: British
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

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Rarebit crumpets

Rarebit crumpets

Sarah Cook

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Tops 8 crumpets generously

Easy

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 15 mins

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

Vegetarian

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Ingredients

Nutrition

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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

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Nutrition: per serving

kcal494
fat29g
saturates17g
carbs34g
sugars2g
fibre1g
protein23g
salt2.6g

Method

step 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.
step 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.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2012

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