Welsh rarebit also known as welsh rabbit recipe

Welsh Rarebit also known as Welsh Rabbit recipe

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Ingredients

25 g	butter
25 g	plain flour
150 ml	milk
175 g	Cheddar cheese, grated
150 ml	ale, eg Newcastle Brown, or Guinness
1 tsp	English mustard, or about ½ tsp mustard powder
2 tsp	Worcestershire sauce
	salt, to taste
	fresh ground pepper, to taste
2 medium	eggs, yolks only
4 slice(s)	bread

Instructions

To make a roux, melt the butter in a saucepan on a low heat and the flour until it comes together; do not allow to colour.

In a separate heat to milk, without boiling and pour over roux. Bring to boil whiles stirring continuously to prevent burning and formation of lumps. Add the cheese, beat together and allow to cool.

In a clean pan, pour the ale, add mustard or mustard powder and Worcester sauce. Mix together, heat on moderate setting and allow to thicken. Add to cheese sauce. Season and beat in egg yolks.

Spoon onto bread and place under grill until topping is bubbling. According to the size of your grill, it may be possible to toast 2 slices only or all 4. Cut diagonally once or twice to form wedges. Serve with additional Worcestershire sauce to be added if desired, with tea or coffee for a mid-morning snack.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a