Rarebit Savories

This delicious rarebit is quite easy to make. Cheddar cheese, bacon, and onion are minced fine, and spread onto bread before being toasted in the oven. It really makes a great appetizer or hors d'oeuvre for a cocktail party.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 505 Calories

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 1 onion, cut into chunks
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• ½ pound aged Cheddar cheese, cubed
• 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
• 60 slices sandwich bread, cut into rounds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

Step 2

Place the bacon, Cheddar cheese, onion, mayonnaise, and mustard into the bowl of a food processor; process until well blended. Scoop into a container, cover, and refrigerate several hours to overnight to allow the flavors to blend.

Step 3

Adjust oven rack to the topmost position, and set oven to Broil.

Step 4

Spread the bread rounds evenly with cheese mixture and place onto a cookie sheet. Toast under the broiler until browned and puffed, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve immediately.