Viking Toast Recipe (Low-Fat Welsh Rarebit on Toast Recipe)
This fun and easy recipe for Viking Toast is a real treat for cheese lovers. A low-fat twist on the classic Welsh rarebit, it's made with just a handful of everyday ingredients, including Arla B.O.B milk and low-fat mature cheddar, for a mouth-watering, cheesy snack you can whip up at home in no time.
Ingredients
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Pearl onion or half a large Onion, thinly sliced
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40 g
Low fat mature cheddar cheese
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½ tsp
Worcestershire sauce
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Egg yolk
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Salt & Pepper to taste
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A pinch of mustard powder
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A spray of oil
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Recipe tips
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Add chilli flakes or a splash of hot sauce to the mix for a bit of heat.
Swap the bread for a toasted muffin or crumpet if you prefer.
Viking toast and Welsh rarebit on toast FAQs
How is your Viking toast/Welsh rarebit recipe different from a traditional Welsh rarebit?
Traditional Welsh rarebit is made with stout, ale, or beer. For our recipe, we’ve swapped out the alcohol for Arla B.O.B milk, which adds a lovely creaminess while keeping things lower in fat. We’ve also used low-fat mature cheddar, but you can use whatever cheese you like. Traditional Welsh rarebit also doesn’t typically include onions, but we think they add a wonderful sweetness to the finished dish.
What is Welsh rarebit? Is Welsh rarebit just cheese on toast?
If you’re looking for a cheese on toast recipe with a serious upgrade, Welsh rarebit is exactly that. At its heart, it's a lightly toasted piece of bread topped with a rich, grilled cheese-based sauce, typically made with mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and ale (or in our case, Arla B.O.B milk). The result is a creamier, richer, fuller texture than standard cheese on toast, making it a truly comforting, posh cheese on toast experience that's hard to beat.
What cheese should I use in Welsh rarebit on toast?
A strong, mature cheddar is the classic choice for rarebit, delivering that bold, tangy and deliciously cheesy flavour to the sauce. We’ve used low-fat mature cheddar cheese in our recipe for a lower-fat option that doesn’t skimp on taste. Caerphilly, Gruyere, or Red Leicester all work beautifully too.
Welsh rarebit on toast variants
Welsh rarebit with nduja
Add some splodges of nduja on top after you’ve spread your cheese sauce, creating delicious spicy pockets of flavour.
Welsh rarebit with laverbread
Amp up the Welshness with some traditional laverbread, a type of savoury seaweed paste that you can spread on the toast before adding the cheese sauce.
Welsh rarebit with bacon
Bacon makes a great accompaniment to rarebit. Simply pop a couple of perfectly crisp rashers on top, or you could chop up some cooked bacon into your cheese sauce.
Welsh rarebit with leeks
Slice some leeks instead of onions to bring the national emblem of Wales to your rarebit. Just cook them in a pan with butter until they’re soft before adding them to your dish.
Welsh rarebit with ham hock
Add some shredded ham hock for another delicious combination, making the dish a heartier meal for a perfect lunch or light dinner.
When should it be eaten?
Welsh rarebit is one of those wonderfully versatile dishes that works at almost any time of day. It makes a perfect lunchtime dish served simply on its own or paired with a salad. For breakfast or brunch, try it alongside crispy bacon or a fried egg for a truly satisfying start to the day. Come dinner time, load it up with some ham hock or nduja for a hearty, comforting meal.
If you’re looking for the ideal occasion to try it, there’s even a National Welsh Rarebit Day on 3rd December, giving you the perfect excuse to get the grill on.
Where does Welsh rarebit come from?
The origins of Welsh rarebit aren’t very clear, but there are two popular theories. The first suggests it began as a humble peasant dish - a simple cheese on toast recipe eaten by Welsh people who couldn't afford meat. The second theory points to the long-standing reputation of the Welsh as great lovers and producers of fine cheese, suggesting the dish gradually evolved from a simple Welsh rarebit on toast into the rich, saucy dish we know and love today. Either way, it's a dish with plenty of character and a proud Welsh heritage.
How to pronounce Welsh rarebit
Welsh rarebit is often written and pronounced as Welsh rabbit. In fact, many people argue that ‘rabbit’ is actually the original spelling, with ‘rarebit’ a later adaptation. Whether you say rabbit or rarebit, one thing everyone can agree on is that this gloriously comforting posh cheese on toast is well worth making, whatever you choose to call it.
