Welsh Rarebit With Broiled Tomatoes and Broccoli

Submitted by WI Cheesehead

"From Baby Let's Eat! in the 18-24 month chapter. Child friendly ingredients."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 head broccoli, stems trimmed low and cut into flowerets
• 1⁄2 lb mild cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 1 pinch dried rosemary (optional) or 1 pinch dried basil (optional)
• 2 ripe tomatoes, cored and cut in half

directions

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Cook the broccoli in boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. Slowly melt the cheese in a double boiler.
4. Gradually mix in the broth.
5. Whisk in the mustard and egg.
6. Sprinkle a little of the rosemary or basil on the cut side of each tomato half.
7. Broil until soft and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
8. Serve the Welsh rarebit over the broccoli and tomatoes. Makes 2 cups sauce.

Reviews

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What a good idea, Welsh Rarebit served over veggies instead of toast. I steamed rather than boiled the broccoli and I melted the cheese in the microwave. Otherwise, made as directed. It's yummy. Definitely add the rosemary--it's a nice touch.