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Welsh Rarebit
Thick slices of toast drowned in a sharp cheddar-mustard-beer sauce and grilled until bubbling. Wales' answer to grilled cheese — infinitely superior.
Prep 10 min
Cook 10 min
Total 20 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Make the rarebit sauce
- 2 cups sharp cheddar (grated)
- ¼ cup ale or milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp English mustard
- ½ tsp paprika
- Pinch of cayenne
- 4 thick bread slices (toasted)
Instructions
- 1
Make the sauce
Melt butter, whisk in flour. Cook 1 minute. Whisk in ale or milk until smooth. Add cheese, Worcestershire, mustard, paprika, and cayenne. Stir until melted and thick.
- 2
Grill and serve
Spread sauce generously on toast. Grill until bubbling and golden. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving: 420 cal · 18g protein · 28g carbs · 28g fat · 2g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
