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Beer and Bacon Welsh Rarebit

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Beer and Bacon Welsh Rarebit

Welsh Rarebit

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Prep: 15 min • Cook: 20 min. Elevate your Rarebit with crispy bacon pieces stirred into the cheesy sauce, enriched with a hearty stout and sharp mustard for a deeper, smoky flavor profile.

Preparation time
15 min
Cooking time
20 min
Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Course
Main
Complexity
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 11oz cheddar cheese(grated)
  • 3 3/8 fl oz stout(such as Guinness)
  • 4oz bacon(streaky, cut into lardons)
  • 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp mustard(strong Dijon or English mustard)
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1oz butter
  • 1 pc egg yolk
  • 1 tsp black pepper(freshly ground)
  • 4 pcs bread(thick slices of crusty bread, lightly toasted)

Instructions

Sauce Preparation

  1. Cook the bacon lardons in a frying pan over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on kitchen paper to drain.
  2. In the same pan (or a clean saucepan), melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Gradually whisk in the stout, ensuring no lumps form. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and black pepper until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
  5. Whisk in the egg yolk. Be careful not to scramble the egg; the residual heat from the sauce should be sufficient to cook it gently.
  6. Stir most of the crispy bacon lardons into the cheese sauce, reserving a few for garnish.

Assembly and Cooking

  1. Preheat your grill (broiler) to high. Alternatively, preheat your oven to 200C (400F).
  2. Arrange the toasted bread slices on a baking sheet. Spoon a generous amount of the beer and bacon cheese sauce over each slice, spreading it evenly to the edges.
  3. Place the baking sheet under the preheated grill (broiler) for 3-5 minutes, or in the oven for 8-10 minutes, until the topping is bubbling, golden brown, and slightly puffed.
  4. Keep a close eye on it, as the topping can burn quickly under the grill.

Nutrition

Servings
4
Serving size (imperial)
6.2 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (4 servings)
Calories450.5 kcal257.4 kcal1,802 kcal
Protein22.1 g12.6 g88.4 g
Fat28.5 g16.3 g114 g
Carbs25.5 g14.6 g102 g

Tips

  • For a smoother sauce, grate your cheese finely and add it off the heat, stirring until completely melted.
  • Adjust the stovetop heat carefully when adding the stout and cheese to prevent the sauce from splitting or burning.
  • Garnish with the reserved crispy bacon bits and a sprinkle of fresh chives or parsley for added colour and flavour.

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