Welsh Rarebit Recipe

Name: Welsh Rarebit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 5 cups, we use Tillamook); 2 large egg yolks; ¼ cup dark beer (we use Newcastle); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; coarse salt; fresh ground pepper; 5 slices of hearty bread; 5 slices beefsteak tomatoes; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 5 cups, we use Tillamook)
2 large egg yolks
¼ cup dark beer (we use Newcastle)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper
coarse salt
fresh ground pepper
5 slices of hearty bread
5 slices beefsteak tomatoes
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1
Preheat your broiler and line a baking sheet with foil.
2
In a medium bowl, stir together the cheese, egg yolks, beer, mustard, Worcestechire Sauce, and Cayenne pepper.
3
Place sliced bread on baking sheet and broil until lightly toasted on one side.
4
Be sure to check bread frequently, as it toasts up fairly quickly.
5
Remove bread and invert.
6
Divide the cheese mixture between the bread, pressing slightly to adhere.
7
Place tomato slices next to bread on baking sheet, drizzle tomatoes with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
8
Return to broiler, and cook until cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
9
Place a slice of broiled tomato on top of each slice and serve immediately.

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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: 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 5 cups, we use Tillamook), 2 large egg yolks, ¼ cup dark beer (we use Newcastle), 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, 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.

Welsh Rarebit

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