Perfect Welsh Rarebit

Perfect Welsh Rarebit
  • Author: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

This recipe combines the richness of strong cheddar cheese with the bold flavors of English mustard and Worcestershire sauce, creating a gooey and flavorful topping for crispy granary bread. Perfect for a quick and satisfying snack or a deliciously indulgent meal, this cheesy beer rarebit is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 50g/2oz flour
  • 50g/2oz butter
  • 250ml/9oz strong beer
  • 250g/9oz strong cheddar
  • 2tsp English mustard
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • black pepper
  • 4 large slices granary bread

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan melt the butter and make a roux with the flour. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring to prevent the roux from burning. Stir in the warm beer by degrees, until you have a thick but smooth sauce. Add the grated cheese and stir until melted. You should now have a thick paste. Mix in the mustard and Worcestershire sauce and season well with black pepper.
  • Lightly toast and butter the bread, then pile up the cheesy mixture on each slice. Cook under a hot grill for a few minutes, until browned and bubbling.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

4