Mushroom and Truffle Oil Rarebit

Preparation: 30 minutes / Cooking: 30 minutes / Serves 1-2 /

Ingredients

  • 2 slices good quality bread
  • 5 or 6 chestnut mushrooms
  • 80g (1 packed cup) grated mature cheddar cheese
  • 2 tsps wholegrain mustard
  • 2 tsps single cream, or you could use milk
  • 1/2 tsp truffle oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

    • Method

    2. First, saute the mushrooms for a couple of minutes in a frying pan. Just enough to get them cooked.
    3. In a bowl, mix the grated cheese, mushrooms, mustard and cream together.
    4. Add as much salt and pepper as you like.
    5. Now add the truffle oil and mix around some more. You will have a thick, pasty mixture.
    6. Toast the bread in the lightest setting of your toaster. Meanwhile, pre-heat your grill.
    7. Top the toasted pieces with the mixture and place under the grill.
    8. Keep a close eye on it and remove as soon as its brown and bubbling.