Welsh Rarebit
There is no small amount of disagreement about what constitutes Welsh Rarebit. Many contend that it is just cheese on toast. Recipe source: “Welsh Rarebit”, Wikibooks Cookbook contributors, en.wikibooks.org, CC BY-SA 4.0 (adapted). Photo: stef yau, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 900
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
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Step 1
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour.
Step 2
Cook, whisking constantly for 2–3 minutes, being careful not to brown the flour.
Step 3
Whisk in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Step 4
Add beer and whisk to combine.
Step 5
Pour in cream and whisk until well combined and smooth.
Step 6
Gradually add cheese, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and sauce is smooth; this will take 4–5 minutes.
Step 7
Pour over toast and serve immediately.
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