Stilton Cheese and Walnut Welsh Rarebit
Delight in this classic Welsh rarebit featuring creamy Stilton cheese blended with crunchy walnuts, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of mustard, generously layered on golden slices of toast. Perfectly grilled to create a savory masterpiece, this dish is best enjoyed with a crisp seasonal salad and a glass of red wine.
Ingredients
| 8 | ounces Stilton cheese or blue cheese |
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| 3 | tablespoons cream or creme fraiche |
| 1 | teaspoon Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 | teaspoon English mustard or Dijon mustard |
| 2 | ounces walnut pieces |
| 8 | slices bread slices |
| 2 | ounces butter |
| 1 | teaspoon cayenne pepper |
| black pepper | |
| salt (optional) |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the grill to the highest setting and line a grill pan with kitchen foil. |
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| 2. | In a mixing bowl, mash the Stilton cheese with a fork. Add cream or creme fraiche, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, black pepper, salt (optional), and walnut pieces. Mix well and set aside. |
| 3. | Place the bread slices on the lined grill pan and toast until golden brown. Remove from the grill and spread the untoasted side with butter. |
| 4. | Spread the cheese mixture over the toasted side of the bread, ensuring it reaches the edges. |
| 5. | Sprinkle the Cayenne pepper over the cheese mixture. |
| 6. | Grill for 2-4 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and lightly browned. |
| 7. | Serve 2 slices per person with a crisp seasonal salad and a glass of Red wine. This dish makes for the ultimate supper! |
| 8. | For aperitif nibbles, cut rounds from the bread slices and assemble as above. This recipe serves about 8 people if prepared in this manner. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 564.5 kcal |
| Protein | 18.6 g |
| Fat | 42.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
Published on Aug 05, 2024 by Luminița