Welsh rarebit recipe

1. Set aside 1 heaped tablespoon of grated cheese. Mix the rest with the egg, beer (preferably stout) or milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and cayenne.
2. Preheat the grill to high and toast the bread on both sides. Spread the cheese mixture on top and then sprinkle on the reserved cheese.
3. Grill until the cheese is melted and starting to turn golden brown. Serve immediately.

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What is Welsh rarebit​?

Welsh rarebit is a delicious twist on cheese on toast. It's a lot more than cheese on toast though: a cheese sauce typically featuring Cheddar and including ale, mustard and Worcestershire sauce, is spread on toast and grilled until golden and bubbling.

How to make Welsh rarebit without beer?

To make Welsh rarebit without beer substitute the beer in this recipe for milk, or try this Welsh rarebit-inspired baguette recipe, which has a simpler sauce that doesn't contain ale, mustard and Worcestershire sauce.

What is Welsh rarebit sauce​?

Welsh rarebit sauce typically contains Cheddar, egg, ale, English mustard and Worcestershire sauce. There are many variations with different ingredients and flavour combinations.

What's the best beer for Welsh rabbit?

The best beer for Welsh rarebit is a dark, malty variety like stout or brown ale, but try with whichever beer you fancy such as a paler ale, Guinness or even cider.

What's the best bread for Welsh rabbit?

The best bread for Welsh rarebit is thick, crusty bread like a farmhouse loaf or sourdough, but you can use whichever bread you like such as wholemeal or granary.

What's the best cheese for Welsh rabbit?

The best cheese for Welsh rarebit is a strongly-flavoured cheese such as mature Cheddar, but you could experiment with different British cheeses such as Lancashire, Cheshire or Double Gloucester.