Description
Welsh Rarebit is a rich, savory British classic made with a creamy cheddar cheese sauce flavored with mustard, stout, and Worcestershire sauce, poured over toasted bread and broiled to bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
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- 4 oz mature Cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 tsp butter
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp English mustard (or French/mild German)
- 1 tsp flour
- 3 Tbsp Guinness (or other stout)
- 2 slices bread
Instructions
- Preheat broiler and toast bread slices until golden. Set aside on a baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and whisk for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Add mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and Guinness. Whisk until slightly thickened.
- Gradually add the grated cheese, stirring until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
- Spoon the cheese sauce over each slice of toast, spreading evenly to the edges.
- Broil for 2–4 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve hot with optional herbs or cracked pepper on top.
Notes
- Use strong, mature Cheddar for bold flavor.
- Toast the bread first so it stays crisp under the sauce.
- The cheese sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg