Name: Real Welsh Rarebit Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 thick slices of bread; 250g cheddar cheese, grated; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup milk; 1 egg yolk

Real Welsh Rarebit Recipe

Carlyn Foltz Modified: July 23, 2024

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How To Make Real Welsh Rarebit

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 thick slices of bread
250g cheddar cheese, grated
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup milk
1 egg yolk

Instructions

Toast the bread slices and set aside.
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens.
Add the grated cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk. Gradually add a spoonful of the cheese sauce to the beaten egg yolk, whisking constantly. This will temper the egg yolk and prevent it from curdling.
Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan and whisk until well combined.
Continue to cook the sauce over low heat for a few more minutes, until it thickens slightly.
Place the toasted bread slices on a baking sheet and evenly spread the cheese sauce over each slice.
Broil the Welsh Rarebit in the oven for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese sauce is bubbly and slightly browned.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 550kcal
Total Fat : 38g
Saturated Fat : 23g
Cholesterol : 155mg
Sodium : 900mg
Total Carbohydrates : 26g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 3g
Protein : 25g

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