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Vintage-Tuna-Rarebit-Recipe

Vintage Tuna Rarebit

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Vintage Tuna Rarebit brings together tender tuna, sharp cheddar, and optionally earthy mushrooms for a delightful comfort food. Perfect for a quick dinner, this easy recipe combines simple ingredients for a rich and satisfying meal that food lovers will appreciate.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 48 ounces fresh mushrooms or 4 ounce can (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter if using mushrooms
  • ¼½ cup milk or ale, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard or 1 tablespoon good prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar grated
  • 6 ounces tuna drained (1 can)
  • 4 slices bread ideally whole grain

Instructions

  1. If using fresh mushrooms, slice and sauté until golden, then set aside. For canned mushrooms, sauté them too for more flavor.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat ¼ cup milk until steaming.
  3. Add dry mustard and Worcestershire sauce, then stir in the grated cheddar a handful at a time, mixing well in between.
  4. Incorporate the drained tuna and sauted mushrooms (if using) into the mixture.
  5. To adjust consistency, add more milk or ale a tablespoon at a time as it heats up.
  6. Toast 4 slices of sandwich-sized or artisan bread. Spread the tuna rarebit mixture evenly on top and serve immediately.

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Notes

For extra flavor, consider sautéing canned mushrooms before adding them to the mix.
Choose a good quality sharp cheddar for the best flavor output.
Feel free to adjust the amount of milk or ale to your preferred consistency.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice with topping
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg