Stilton Rarebit with Pear and Walnuts Recipe

Name: Stilton Rarebit with Pear and Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices crusty walnut bread; 1/3 cup hard cider; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all purpose flour; 2/3 cup whole milk; 3/4 cup crumbled Stilton or other blue cheese; 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp dry mustard; 4 oz (115g) watercress, tough stems removed; 2 ripe pears, cored and sliced; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 slices crusty walnut bread
1/3 cup hard cider
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all purpose flour
2/3 cup whole milk
3/4 cup crumbled Stilton or other blue cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
2 large eggs
1 tsp dry mustard
4 oz (115g) watercress, tough stems removed
2 ripe pears, cored and sliced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Toast the bread.
2
Boil the cider and shallots in a small saucepan over medium heat until the cider is almost completely evaporated.
3
Transfer to a small bowl.
4
Wipe out the saucepan.
5
Add the butter and melt over medium-low heat.
6
Whisk in the flour and let bubble without browning for 1 minute.
7
Whisk in the milk.
8
Cook, whisking often, until simmering and thickened.
9
Add the Stilton and Cheddar cheeses and whisk until melted.
10
Remove from the heat and whisk in the egg yolks, mustard, and shallots.
11
Spread the cheese mixture generously on to each toasted bread slice.
12
Position a broiler rack about 6 in (15cm) from the source of heat and preheat the broiler.
13
Arrange the toasts on a broiler pan and broil for 1-2 minutes, until the tops are golden and bubbling.
14
Toss the watercress, pears, walnuts, oil, and vinegar, in a bowl, and season with pepper.
15
Divide among serving plates.
16
Place the toasts on the side and serve at once.

676

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices crusty walnut bread, 1/3 cup hard cider, 1 shallot, finely chopped, 2 tbsp butter, and more.

Yes, Stilton Rarebit with Pear and Walnuts falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Stilton Rarebit with Pear and Walnuts

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