Brunch - Buck Rarebit

Buck Rarebit - a brilliant brunch!

As a massive Masterchef fan I am always really keen to try out the recipes that I see, especially those in the skills test part. In Series 8, episode 4, the chefs were given the challenge to make a Buck Rarebit which is something that I have never heard of. However, the sound of cheese, bread and egg was very appealing to me so I decided to have a go! I was not disappointed. It tasted absolutely amazing - cheesy, carby and wonderful. It's definitely not a low cal breakfast/lunch option but definitely worth it for a 'first day of the Christmas holiday' treat!

Ingredients:


2 eggs
1 bagel/bread
20g cheddar cheese
15g of flour
15g butter
120ml milk approx (I measured out 140ml but didn't use all of it)
Pinch of curry powder





Method:

1. First job is to cut the bagel in half (if you're using a bagel). No matter how hard I try, one side always ends up fatter than the other!

Just an incy pinch of curry powder.

2. Start to make the cheese sauce. Cook the butter and flour in a small saucepan whisking quickly until it forms a kind of paste. Slowly add the milk stirring constantly to avoid making lumps. When the sauce is smooth and thick, add an egg yolk and season with salt, pepper and a pinch of curry powder (seriously, a really small pinch, you don't want it to taste of curry, just have a slight kick). Once seasoned, add the cheese a little at a time until it's melted into the sauce.

3. Toast your bagel/bread.

4. Spread the sauce thickly over the toasted bagel and put under a preheated grill until the cheese sauce is bubbly and golden!! This will only take a couple of minutes so keep an eye on it.

I had made more sauce than was necessary and, embarrassingly, ate the remaining sauce straight from the saucepan..

5. While your cheesy bread is toasting, it's time to make your egg! I think traditionally Buck Rarebit is meant to be made with a fried egg, but I much prefer my eggs poached so I used my amazing poaching pan to make my egg. I know it's cheating, but it works perfectly every time!

6. Take out your bread and plate up. Pop your egg on top and enjoy!

Nom! This was amazing!
A perfect runny yolk too!