Welsh rarebit with leeks
Sweet softened leeks folded into the cheese sauce before grilling, so every bite is rich and savoury.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.63 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Melt the butter in a small pan over a medium heat. Soften the leeks for 8 minutes until sweet and soft.
8 min - 2
Take off the heat. Stir in the cheese, milk, mustard and sauce to make a thick paste.
- 3
Heat the grill to high. Toast the bread on one side.
- 4
Turn the slices over and pile the leek and cheese mix on the untoasted side.
- 5
Grill for 4 minutes until bubbling and flecked with gold.
4 min - 6
Serve hot with a pinch of black pepper.
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