Dec 11, 2012

Apple and Stilton Welsh Rarebit Bites

Piquant Stilton replaces the more traditional cheddar in this bite-sized twist on the classic British dish.

Credit: Maxime Iattoni

MAKES 24 BITES

INGREDIENTS

½ ficelle or thin baguette, cut into ½" slices
3 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
1 small tart apple, such as Granny Smith, peeled, halved, cored, and thinly sliced
8 oz. crumbled stilton or blue cheese, at room temperature
3 tbsp. crème fraîche
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. dijon mustard
1 tsp. honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush baguette slices with melted butter; working in batches, grill, flipping once, until golden on both sides, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Layer 2 apple slices on each toast; set aside.

2. Arrange an oven rack 4″ from broiler and heat broiler to high. Mix cheese, crème fraîche, Worcestershire, dijon, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Spread about 1 tbsp. of the cheese mixture over each toast. Broil until topping is melted and golden brown, about 4 minutes.