Welsh Rarebit (Classic Cheese on Toast)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 mins
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Additional Time
1 min
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
725 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Welsh Rarebit (Classic Cheese on Toast)
Description
This recipe starts by toasting bread on one side only, providing a crisp base for the cheese mixture. The cheese sauce is made by gently melting sharp cheddar with butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and flour, then thinning with Guinness beer to form a smooth, slightly thick paste. The mixture is poured over the untoasted side of the bread, and placed under a broiler or grill to brown and bubble slightly for a golden finish.
Welsh Rarebit is best served immediately while the cheese topping is molten and still warm. It can serve two smaller appetites as a casual, snack-like meal. The robust flavors from the cheddar and savory seasonings make it a comforting dish with a rich and creamy texture.
Ingredients
- 4 oz cheddar cheese (strong/mature)
- 2 tsp butter
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp English mustard or French or a mild German
- 1 tsp flour
- 3 Tbsp Guinness beer
- 2 lices bread
Instructions
- Toast the bread on one side only (use a broiler/grill if your toaster doesn't have this function).
- Put all of the ingredients, except for the toast and Guinness, into a pan, with the butter at the bottom, and place over a low heat.
- Add the Guinness, then stir to combine the ingredients. Don't worry if you think it's too dry, the cheese mixture won't be very wet.
- Preheat the broiler/grill at this time.
- Continue to stir the cheese mixture until a smooth paste forms, then pour over the untoasted side of the slices of bread.
- Place on a baking tray and put under a preheated broiler/grill for a minute or so or until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe portion is suitable for two smaller servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 725 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Welsh rarebit | |
| Calories | 725kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1574mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 219mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1392IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 881mg | 88% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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