Swiss Rarebit Recipe

Name: Swiss Rarebit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole wheat English muffins, sliced in half crosswise; 1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and drained; 1 Tbs. soy margarine; 3/4 cup beer or ale; 1 tsp. vegetarian Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp. Dijon-style mustard, or more to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3/4 lb. low-fat Swiss-style cheese, such as Jarlsberg, diced; 1 Tbs. cornstarch; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3 Tbs. soy bacon bits; 1/2 tsp. paprika

Servings: persons

3 whole wheat English muffins, sliced in half crosswise
1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 Tbs. soy margarine
3/4 cup beer or ale
1 tsp. vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. Dijon-style mustard, or more to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3/4 lb. low-fat Swiss-style cheese, such as Jarlsberg, diced
1 Tbs. cornstarch
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 Tbs. soy bacon bits
1/2 tsp. paprika

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Line baking pan with foil.
3
Place muffin halves in baking pan.
4
Toast for 2 to 3 minutes, or until crisp.
5
Place equal portions of sauerkraut on top of muffin halves, and put pan in broiler.
6
Cook until sauerkraut is heated through.
7
Remove from oven, and set aside.
8
Meanwhile, melt margarine in top half of double boiler over boiling water and medium heat.
9
Stir together beer, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper, and add to margarine.
10
Toss cheese cubes with cornstarch.
11
As beer heats, add cubes a few at a time, and stir often until cheese melts.
12
Remove 1/4 cup hot mixture, and beat into egg to temper it.
13
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes more, stirring constantly.
14
Stir egg immediately into melted cheese, and whisk to combine.
15
Spoon equal portions of hot cheese over muffin halves, sprinkle with bacon bits and paprika and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole wheat English muffins, sliced in half crosswise, 1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and drained, 1 Tbs. soy margarine, 3/4 cup beer or ale, and more.

Yes, Swiss Rarebit falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Swiss Rarebit

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