Welsh Rarebit Croustades with Plum Tomatoes offers a crunchy treat for guests: Melba toast topped with a flavorful cheese mixture and fresh tomato slices.
Welsh Rarebit Croustades with Plum Tomatoes
Makes 18
Ingredients
- 18 (â…›-inch-thick) slices plum tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ÂĽ teaspoon salt
- ÂĽ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup beer or ale
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 (8-ounce) block sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- â…› teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 18 Melba toast rounds
- Garnish: fresh Italian parsley leaves
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and black pepper, tossing gently to coat.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking constantly. Gradually add beer or ale and chicken broth, whisking until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens, 2 to 3 minutes more. Reduce heat to low; add cheese, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper. Stir until cheese is melted and smooth.
- To assemble, place a tomato slice on each Melba round. Spoon cheese mixture onto tomato slices. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
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