Buck Rarebit

Buck Rarebit is a classic British pub dish, essentially a more robust version of Welsh Rarebit. It features a savory, tangy cheese sauce—typically made with cheddar, beer, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce—poured over toasted bread and topped with a perfectly poached egg.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-fat and high-protein dish, with the cheese sauce and egg providing a substantial amount of saturated fat and protein. A typical serving offers a good dose of calcium and B vitamins, with a rough calorie count between 450-550 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	490 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	25 g
Fat	32 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	980 mg
Calcium	450 mg
Vitamin A	320 mcg RAE
Vitamin B12	1.8 mcg
Phosphorus	380 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg
Choline	120 mg
Vitamin D	2.1 mcg

Per 1 serving (approx. 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a beloved comfort food with roots in the UK and Ireland, often seen as a hearty meal for any time of day. Nutritionally, the combination of protein and fat from the cheese and egg makes it very satiating, though the high sodium and saturated fat content means it's typically enjoyed as an occasional treat.