Gruyere Rarebit with Ham
Elevate your comfort food game with this indulgent Gruyere Rarebit with Ham, a luxurious spin on classic Welsh rarebit. Featuring creamy, melted Gruyere cheese infused with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of paprika, this cheese sauce is layered atop thick slices of crusty bread and savory cooked ham, then broiled to golden, bubbly perfection. The combination of rich, nutty Gruyere, velvety roux, and crispy, olive oil-brushed bread creates a flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for brunch, a light lunch, or an irresistible appetizer. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick yet sophisticated recipe is sure to delight cheese lovers and satisfy cravings for comfort food with a gourmet twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Gruyere cheese
- 30 grams Unsalted butter
- 20 grams All-purpose flour
- 200 milliliters Whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 slices Thick-sliced crusty bread
- 4 slices Cooked ham
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven grill (broiler) to high.
Grate the Gruyere cheese and set it aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat until it thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the grated Gruyere cheese, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and black pepper. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil and toast them under the grill until golden brown on both sides, about 1-2 minutes per side. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
On each slice of toasted bread, layer a slice of cooked ham.
Spoon the cheese mixture evenly over the ham-topped bread slices, spreading it to the edges.
Place the topped bread slices back under the grill and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese topping is bubbling and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.9 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.9 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 380 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 3826 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.8 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 115.3 g | 231% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 2413 mg | 186% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 950 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
