Irresistible Welsh Rarebit: The Ultimate Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 slices

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • ¼cupall-purpose flour

  • 2teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce

  • ½teaspoondry mustard

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoonground black pepper

  • 1cupBritish beer

  • 1 ½cupsheavy cream

  • 4cupsshredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 4largeegg yolks

  • 8slicesbread

Cooking Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add flour and whisk for 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to brown flour. Whisk in Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper until very smooth. Whisk in beer. Pour in heavy cream and whisk until smooth. Add Cheddar cheese gradually, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.

  2. Remove cheese sauce from the heat and let cool, about 5 minutes. Whisk in egg yolks until incorporated.

  3. Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler.

  4. Toast bread slices on 1 side. Arrange on a baking sheet with the untoasted side facing up. Spoon cheese sauce over untoasted side.

  5. Place under the preheated broiler until cheese sauce is bubbling and golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

Tips

You can use English muffins instead of bread slices if preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories530
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
41g
53%
Saturated Fat
25g
125%
Cholesterol
231mg
77%
Sodium
723mg
31%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
19g
38%
Vitamin C
1mg
1%
Calcium
490mg
38%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
149mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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