welsh rarebit

3 Pinches
Amarillo, TX
Updated on Apr 2, 2017

When growing up my grandmother would make Welsh Rarebit for the grandkids. This is the closest I could come to her recipe as she never wrote her recipes down. She would serve fresh sliced tomatoes from her garden along with fried bacon.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup beer
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (1.5 cups)
  • 2 dashes hot sauce
  • 4 slices bread, toasted

How To Make welsh rarebit

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

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Category: Gravies
Ingredient: Dairy
Culture: Irish
Method: Stove Top

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