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Sunday Best Roasted Pepper Chutney & Welsh Rarebit

A sweet, smoky, and spicy autumn chutney made from fire-roasted peppers, layered beneath a bubbling blanket of sharp cheddar Welsh rarebit on artisanal toast.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

The Roasted Pepper Chutney
  • 4 large red bell peppers
  • 2 orange Anaheim peppers or 4 medium jalapeño peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large red onion thinly sliced, about 1 cup
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 fresh bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup chicken broth homemade or low-sodium prepared
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
The Welsh Rarebit
  • 2 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese grated, about ½ cup
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 4 thick slices artisanal bread toasted

Method
 

Roast the Peppers
  1. Heat an outdoor grill or grill pan on high heat.
  2. Place the whole peppers onto the grill.
  3. Char the skin on all sides until black and blistered, about 20 minutes.
  4. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover, and set aside for 15 minutes to steam.
  5. Pull off the charred skin and discard.
  6. Remove the stems.
  7. Use a knife to scrape away the seeds.
  8. Chop the roasted peppers. (If you are sensitive to heat, wear gloves and wash hands carefully afterward).
Simmer the Chutney
  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced red onion and cook until softened, about 15 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped roasted peppers, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, mustard, paprika, and chicken broth.
  4. Simmer until the chutney becomes beautifully thick and syrupy, about 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the cinnamon stick and bay leaves.
  6. Season with the coarse salt and black pepper.
Assemble the Welsh Rarebit
  1. Preheat the oven on the broil setting.
  2. Stir the grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise together in a bowl until combined.
  3. Lay out the toasted bread slices on a baking sheet coated lightly with vegetable oil spray.
  4. Spread a generous layer of the warm pepper chutney onto each slice.
  5. Spread a heaping spoonful of the cheese topping evenly over the chutney.
  6. Broil until the topping is browned and bubbling, about 4 to 6 minutes.