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Classic Welsh Rarebit on Toast

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Classic Welsh Rarebit on Toast

Welsh Rarebit

Prep: 10 min • Cook: 15 min. A timeless Welsh classic featuring toasted bread generously topped with a rich, savory cheese sauce infused with ale, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect for a comforting light meal.

Preparation time
10 min
Cooking time
15 min
Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Course
Main
Complexity
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 7oz cheddar cheese(grated)
  • 2 4/7 fl oz ale(traditional bitter or stout recommended)
  • 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp mustard(English mustard powder or Dijon)
  • 4 pcs bread(thick slices, sturdy bread like sourdough or bloomer)
  • butter(for toasting bread; null)
  • 1 egg yolk(optional, for richness)

Instructions

Make the Rarebit Sauce

  1. In a saucepan, combine the grated cheddar cheese, ale, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
  2. Heat gently over a low to medium heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and thick.
  3. If using, whisk in the egg yolk once the cheese is melted. Cook for another minute, stirring, but do not boil.

Toast the Bread

  1. Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Toast the bread under a grill (broiler) or on a griddle pan until golden brown and lightly crisp.

Assemble and Grill

  1. Place the toasted bread, buttered side up, on a baking sheet.
  2. Spoon the cheese sauce generously over the untoasted side of the bread, spreading it evenly to the edges.
  3. Place the baking sheet under a hot grill (broiler) for 2-4 minutes, or until the top is bubbling and golden brown.

Nutrition

Servings
4
Serving size (imperial)
5.6 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (4 servings)
Calories450.5 kcal281.6 kcal1,802 kcal
Protein25.2 g15.8 g100.8 g
Fat28.1 g17.6 g112.4 g
Carbs25.8 g16.1 g103.2 g

Tips

  • Ensure your cheese is finely grated for a smoother, quicker melting sauce that won't become stringy.
  • Avoid boiling the cheese sauce, as this can cause the cheese to split or become oily.
  • Serve immediately while hot and bubbling. Garnish with a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped chives.

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