Leek, Bacon and 1912 Golden Blue Rarebit

Leek, Bacon and 1912 Golden Blue Rarebit

 AD| As the days get noticeably longer and we get the rare glimpses of actual sunshine my thoughts turn to lighter dishes.  Don’t get me wrong, I still want comfort, we’re not completely out of the rainy woods yet but it doesn’t all have to be about stodgy food and that’s where this luscious 1912 Golden Blue comes in.

It’s creamy, versatile and the perfect introduction to blue cheese and this rarebit, with sautéed bacon and leeks is a super-simple, fast and great way to eat it if you’re looking for something new to try.

1912 Golden Blue is easy to try, easy to cook with, easy to love and of course… ‘so good!’

Ingredients:

• Butter & olive oil
• 4 Bacon rashers – finely chopped
• 1 leek – finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 150g 1912 Golden Blue – crumbled
• 100ml beer / lager
• 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
• Freshly ground black pepper

2 thick slices bread – I used a rustic white loaf.

Place the slices of bread onto a baking sheet and pop under the grill until lightly golden on both sides. Set aside.

Place a frying pan onto a medium heat add a heart of olive oil and a little nob of butter and throw in the bacon. Fry until dark but still soft. Stir in the leeks and gently sauté for a few minutes until the leeks are soft and the bacon has started to crisp.

Add the flour and stir well. Pour in the beer and stir until the liquid thickens. Stir in the mustard and crumble over 2/3rds of the Golden Blue. Stir until the cheese begins to melt. Allow the sauce to cool for 5 mins.

Carefully spread the cheese sauce over the toast then place it back under the grill until it begins to bubble and turn golden on top.

Use the remaining Golden Blue to sprinkle over the top once it’s out of the grill. Dress with chopped fresh chives or flat leaf parsley.

NOTE: If you want to make this alcohol free, you can use an alcohol free beer or a simple vegetable stock would work too.

For more cheese recipes, check these out on Dom in the Kitchen.

Eat and of course, enjoy!