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Welsh Rarebit with Roasted Tomatoes
This version of rarebit is designed to be a quick meal or snack, and if you don't have the time or energy to roast some tomatoes, a simple green salad or even some pickles would make a great fast side.
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About This Recipe
| Yield: | Serves 4 |
| Active time: | 15 minutes |
| Total time: | 30 minutes |
| Special equipment: | 1 quart microwaveable dish |
| This recipe appears in: | British Bites: Welsh Rarebit with Roasted Tomatoes |
Ingredients
- 4 small tomatoes, tops sliced off
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup beer
- 2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 4 slices sourdough bread, toasted
Procedures
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1
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 375°F. Place tomatoes in a baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in the oven and roast until tomatoes are soft, about 30 minutes.
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2
Meanwhile, place beer in a 1 quart microwavable dish and microwave on high until just simmering, about 2 minutes. Toss the shredded cheese with flour, mustard, and cayenne pepper.
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3
Add half of the cheese mixture to the beer and stir to combine. Return to microwave and cook on high for 1 minute; remove from heat, add the rest of the cheese and mix well. Return to microwave for 1 minute, then remove and add Worcestershire and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sauce should be smooth and thick.
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4
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until lightly smoking, then crack eggs into pan. Season to taste and fry until the whites are just set but the yolks are still runny.
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5
Place each slice of toast on a separate plate, place a roasted tomato next to the bread, then top each slice of bread with 1/2 cup of cheese sauce and top with a fried egg. Garnish with parsley and cracked pepper, if desired.
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