crunchy vegetable rarebit

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Jul 10, 2015

This is not your ordinary Rarebit..but it is so good..I have made it several times; you can add more mushrooms if you like ,you can add fresh ones or wild ones or those in a can, drained. You can add or delete any of the vegetables and add you favorite....sometimes I add salad shrimp, diced fine,or cooked chicken or leftover grilled beef....it's all good and a real treat for family and friends....we love it!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Saute
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 12 small or more-button mushroom,chopped coarse
  • 1/4 cup each finely chopped celery and onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons bell pepper(any color),finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup corn starch
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 3 ounces package cream cheese, very soft and cut in pieces
  • 1 cup stout beer,reserve remainder in can
  • 4 cups shredded swiss cheese or your choice

How To Make crunchy vegetable rarebit

  • Step 1
    Using a heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat, melt the butter then add the mushrooms, celery,onion,pepper,water chestnuts and garlic and cook until tender.
  • Step 2
    Remove skillet from heat. Blend in the corn starch mixed with a little of the cup of beer, mustard, worcestershire, thyme. Return to medium heat.
  • Step 3
    Now add the remainder of the cup of beer and the pieces of cream cheese and stir and cook until thickened and bubbly.
  • Step 4
    Gradually add the cheese; cook and stir until the cheese has melted; if necessary add some of the beer reserved in the can to thin the sauce if necessary--otherwise drink the remainder. Serve hot over toasted pumpernickel, toast points,English muffins or timbales...Enjoy!

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