Cheddar-Sauerkraut Toast

By Ali Slagle

Published March 1, 2022

  • Linda Pugliese for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.
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10 minutes
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This 10-minute, vegetarian meal is happily reminiscent of a Welsh rabbit, a Reuben sandwich and nachos. Toast slices of bread under the broiler, then top with the fermented trio of sauerkraut, pickled jalapeños and Cheddar. After a few minutes under the broiler, the cheese bubbles and crisps and the cabbage warms and mellows. The sauerkraut provides plenty of vegetables and, along with the jalapeño, tames the richness of the cheese. Adapt as you wish: Smear mustard or horseradish on the bread or trade the sauerkraut for kimchi.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

  • 4 slices of bread, such as sourdough, rye, pumpernickel or rustic country bread

  • 2 cups (8 ounces) drained sauerkraut, coarsely chopped

  • 16 slices (about ⅓ cup) pickled jalapeños

  • 1 cup (4 ounces) grated sharp Cheddar

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

17 grams carbs; 28 milligrams cholesterol; 209 calories; 3 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 11 grams fat; 3 grams fiber; 695 milligrams sodium; 11 grams protein; 3 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In the oven or toaster oven, heat the broiler to high with a rack 6 or fewer inches from the heat source. Place the bread on a foil-lined baking sheet or tray. Broil until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes per side. (Watch closely as broilers and breads vary.)

  2. Step 2

    Top each slice of bread evenly with the sauerkraut, followed by the jalapeños, then the cheese. Spread the toppings all the way to the edge of the bread to prevent burning.

  3. Step 3

    Broil until the cheese is bubbling and browned in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool slightly, then dig in.

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Thom

I’m glad to see that somebody else likes cheddar cheese and sauerkraut. For a 5 minute version with no oven warming toast the bread and put the sauerkraut, peppers and cheese on and put it in the microwave for 30 seconds or so. I use peperoncini instead of jalapeños. These flavors also go well with smoked turkey or ham .

Ryan

I often make a sandwich version of this w/ dijon. Quick and easy if you assemble everything then chuck in an air fryer.

Joyce

Instead of bread, I use tortillas, either folded over with the cheese & sauerkraut inside, or made as a quesadilla.

Robyn

We enjoy these often adding red onion, roasted red peppers and subbing pepperoncinis for the jalapeño this time we added chopped kielbasa and fresh dill. Delicious, easy and quick especially for a weeknight dinner.

Cara

Needed a quick lunch after a long walk and then I remembered this recipe! Followed precisely with the exception of pepperoncini for jalapeño. Sublime!

PB

Absolutely delicious! Perfect as is or with mustard amd/or horseradish on the bread. So many ways to riff on this...

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