Cheddar-Sauerkraut Toast

Ingredients

  • 4

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

  • 2

    cups (8 ounces) drained sauerkraut, coarsely chopped

  • 16

    slices (about 1/3 cup) pickled jalapeños

  • 1

    cup (4 ounces) grated sharp Cheddar

Preparation

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

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