Welsh Rarebit Croustades with Plum Tomatoes
 
Makes 18
Ingredients
  • 18 (⅛-inch-thick) slices plum tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ 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
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 18 Melba toast rounds
  • Garnish: fresh Italian parsley leaves
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and black pepper, tossing gently to coat.
  2. 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.
  3. To assemble, place a tomato slice on each Melba round. Spoon cheese mixture onto tomato slices. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Recipe by Victoria at https://victoriamag.com/welsh-rarebit-croustades-with-plum-tomatoes-recipe/