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Stout and Cheddar Rarebit with Fried Eggs

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The beer and cheese combo gets saucy, turning toast and fried eggs into a truly luxurious meal all about extras: extra-stout beer, extra-sharp Cheddar, and extra good.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup Guinness Extra Stout (without foam)
1/3 cup water
2 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
8 large eggs
4 thick slices peasant bread (preferably sourdough)
1/2 pound extra-sharp white Cheddar, grated
1 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded
1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring vinegar, granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a small saucepan. Stir in onion and transfer to a small bowl. Let stand, stirring occasionally.

    Step 2

    Melt butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and dry mustard and cook, whisking, 2 minutes. Add beer, water, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce and simmer, whisking, until just thickened.

    Step 3

    Fry eggs and toast bread. Reheat sauce, then remove from heat and gradually whisk in cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Top each slice of toast with cheese sauce and 2 fried eggs. Toss watercress with oil, a pinch of salt, and drained pickled onions and arrange on top.

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