William Randolph Hearst's Welsh Rarebit
User Reviews
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
259 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
William Randolph Hearst's Welsh Rarebit
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Learn about the culinary history and food of Hearst Castle, the William Randolph Hearst estate. Includes Hearst's recipe for Welsh Rarebit.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 pound grated cheddar cheese (about 4 cups)
- 2/3 cup beer that has been open for at least 30 minutes, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 1 large egg
- Toast or crackers
Instructions
- In a chafing dish or large double boiler placed over simmering water, melt the butter.
- Add the grated cheese and stir until it begins to melt.
- Slowly add the beer, stirring. I used Sierra Nevada beer as a nod to George Hearst's gold and silver mining past, but you can use any beer you like.
- Whisk in the seasonings. Beat an egg in a small bowl, then very slowly drizzle the egg into the hot cheese, beating constantly with a whisk to temper the egg and keep it from scrambling. When egg is fully incorporated, continue to stir till the mixture is smooth and heated through.
- Serve cheese sauce immediately over crackers or toast. I used sourdough toast in honor of Hearst's San Francisco roots (crusty French bread would be lovely, too). I garnished the dish with some fresh chives, a tip I picked up from my friend The Pioneer Woman. The garnish is not in the original Hearst recipe, but it adds a nice flavor and color to the finished product.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
86mg
(29%)
Sodium
369mg
(15%)
Potassium
75mg
(2%)
Vitamin A
680IU
(14%)
Calcium
412mg
(41%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 412mg | 41% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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