Traditional Welsh Rarebit Recipe

Name: Traditional Welsh Rarebit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup British beer; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 4 egg yolks; 8 slices bread

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup British beer
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 egg yolks
8 slices bread

1
Melt butter in a saucepan oven low heat. Add flour and whisk for 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to brown the flour. Whisk in Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper until very smooth. Whisk in beer. Pour in heavy cream and whisk until smooth. Add Cheddar cheese gradually, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
2
Remove cheese sauce from the heat and let cool, about 5 minutes. Whisk in egg yolks.
3
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
4
Toast bread slices on 1 side. Arrange on a baking sheet with the untoasted side facing up. Spoon cheese sauce over the untoasted side.
5
Place under the preheated broil until bubbling and golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

985

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, and more.

Yes, Traditional Welsh Rarebit falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Traditional Welsh Rarebit

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