Welsh Rarebit Recipe

Name: Welsh Rarebit
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 slices thick white bread; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder; Pinch of cayenne pepper; Salt and black pepper to taste

British · Main course · 15 min total

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A classic British comfort dish of savory cheese sauce served over toasted bread, perfect for a quick lunch or supper.

5
min prep

10
min cook

2
servings

450
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 slices thick white bread
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Toast the bread slices until golden brown and set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Reduce heat to low. Add grated cheese, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
Preheat broiler. Place toasted bread on a baking sheet. Pour cheese sauce evenly over each slice.
Broil until bubbly and lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Tips

For a richer sauce, substitute half the milk with beer.
Serve with a side salad or pickled onions for contrast.
Leftover sauce can be refrigerated and reheated gently.

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