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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
Welsh Rarebit
britishmain dishquick

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour.

  2. Step 2

    Cook, whisking constantly for 2–3 minutes, being careful not to brown the flour.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.

  4. Step 4

    Add beer and whisk to combine.

  5. Step 5

    Pour in cream and whisk until well combined and smooth.

  6. Step 6

    Gradually add cheese, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and sauce is smooth; this will take 4–5 minutes.

  7. Step 7

    Pour over toast and serve immediately.

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