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Ham Welsh rarebit

Ale adds rich flavour to the cheese topping on this open sarnie, jazzed up with succulent ham

, 22 February 2019

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Ham Welsh rarebit

  • Prep: 5 Mins
    Cook: 5 Mins

  • Serves: 2

  • Price: £1.07 per serving

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Nutritional Info
Each 172g serving contains

  • Energy

    1482KJ

    354KCAL

    18%

  • Fat

    14.8g

    med

    21%

  • Saturates

    7.1g

    high

    36%

  • Sugars

    4.0g

    low

    4%

  • Salt

    1.72g

    med

    29%
of your reference intake.
Typical energy values per 100g: 862kJ/206kcal.
Ingredients
  • 50g Asda Medium Cheddar Cheese
  • 60ml skimmed milk
  • 15g plain flour
  • 1 level tsp Asda Dijon Mustard
  • 2tbsp ale (or extra milk)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 slices bloomer loaf
  • 2 slices Extra Special British Slow Cured Wiltshire Ham
  • 1tsp Worcestershire sauce
Method

  • Preheat the grill to a medium setting.

  • Mix the cheese with the milk and heat in a small pan, stirring, until melted.

  • Add the flour, mustard and ale or extra milk, then simmer for 2 mins until the mixture thickens to a paste. Allow to cool for 5 mins then stir in the egg yolk until smooth and combined.

  • Toast the slices of bread on one side. Top the untoasted sides with a slice of ham, dollop on the cheese mixture, then toast under the grill for 2 mins. Add the Worcestershire sauce and toast until the cheese is melted, bubbling and golden, then serve.