Mini Cheese and Olive Welsh Rarebit Bites for Festive Frolics
Add a touch of elegance to your holiday spread with these Mini Cheese and Olive Welsh Rarebit Bites—perfect for festive frolics and merry moments! This crowd-pleasing appetizer features crispy rounds of buttered baguette topped with a luscious blend of sharp cheddar, tangy cream cheese, Dijon mustard, and a hint of smoky paprika. The addition of finely chopped black olives adds a briny depth to the rich, golden topping that bubbles to perfection in the oven. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, these bite-sized treats are ideal for parties, buffets, or any seasonal gathering. Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra festive flair and serve them warm for maximum indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g Sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 50 g Cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 Egg yolk
- 50 g Black olives, pitted and finely chopped
- 1 loaf Baguette or crusty bread, thinly sliced into rounds
- 50 g Butter, for spreading
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the grated cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and egg yolk. Mix well until a smooth and spreadable mixture forms.
Gently fold in the chopped black olives, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
Lightly butter the bread rounds on one side and arrange them, buttered side up, on the prepared baking tray.
Spread a generous amount of the cheese and olive mixture on each bread round, ensuring the topping is evenly distributed.
Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese topping is golden and bubbly.
Remove the tray from the oven and allow the bites to cool slightly before transferring them to a serving platter.
Optional: Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a festive touch.
Serve warm and enjoy these savory bites at your holiday gathering!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2555 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.6 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.8 g | 424% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 565 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 4548 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.1 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 97.0 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 1704 mg | 131% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 866 mg | 18% | |
*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.
