Real Welsh Rarebit

A classic Welsh rarebit recipe was shared with me years ago. This is my adaptation using more local ingredients. If you don't like beer, you can replace it with milk; it will still taste great. Serve over toasted bread or English muffins.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 270 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup beer
• ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ½ pound Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce. Cook and stir until smooth and bubbly, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Gradually stir in milk, then return to heat and stir continuously until mixture comes to a boil. Slowly pour in beer; cook and stir for 1 minute. Melt Cheddar cheese into mixture in small portions until completely incorporated.