Irish Rarebit
Irish cheddar, mustard, and stout come together in this hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a satisfying meal. The creamy and cheesy mixture, with a hint of bold mustard and rich stout, is spread generously over toasted soda bread and grilled to perfection. With each bite, you'll experience a delightful crunch from the breadcrumbs and a burst of flavors from the sharp cheddar and tangy spring onions. This Irish cheddar rarebit recipe is a delicious twist on a classic dish that will surely impress your taste buds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 150ml/5fl oz whole milk
- 1½ tbsp plain flour
- 400g/14oz Irish cheddar
- 160g/6oz breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp English mustard
- 120ml/4fl oz stout
- 2 free-range eggs
- 4 spring onions
- 6 slices toasted soda bread
Instructions
- Warm the milk in a saucepan and whisk in the flour. Keep stirring and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer. The milk should thicken slightly.
- Add the cheese and stir over a low heat until it has melted. Add the breadcrumbs, mustard and stout. Continue stirring until the mixture comes together, it should leave the sides of the pan.
- Remove from the heat and tip into a bowl, leave to cool slightly. Once cooled add the egg yolks and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until the egg is thoroughly mixed in. Add the chopped spring onions.
- Spread the rarebit on toasted soda bread and place under a hot grill until bubbling and golden-brown.
Cook Time
10M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 6
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