Welsh Rarebit Recipe

Name: Welsh Rarebit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 2 teaspoons paprika; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 1 cup beer; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 lb grated sharp cheddar cheese; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; salt; 8 slices of your choice bread, approximately, toasted (and either sliced or cut into chunks); parsley (to garnish, if desired)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 cup beer
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 lb grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
salt
8 slices of your choice bread, approximately, toasted (and either sliced or cut into chunks)
parsley (to garnish, if desired)

1
Fill the bottom of a double boiler with water and bring to just barely a simmer.
2
In the top of the double boiler combine the mustard, paprika,cayenne,and nutmeg.
3
Add the beer, a few drops at a time, stirring with a fork or wisk to make a smooth paste.
4
Continue adding and stirring until ingredients are well blended.
5
Add the butter.
6
Place the pan over the simmering water and cook, stirring, until the butter has melted and the mixture is quite hot.
7
Add the cheese and stir with a wooden spoon until the cheese melts.
8
Add the eggs to the cheese mixture and cook, stirring, making sure not to let the mixture come to a boil.
9
Cook, stirring, until the rarebit is thickened and smooth.
10
Serve over toast slices or pour into fondue pot or chafing dish and serve with toasted chunks of bread.
11
Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

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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 teaspoons dry mustard, 2 teaspoons paprika, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 pinch ground nutmeg, 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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