Bean rarebit, a vegetarian take on the classic Welsh rarebit, is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of beans, cheese, and spices to create a creamy, cheesy, and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a comforting dish to serve at a brunch, bean rarebit is sure to impress your taste buds. With its versatile ingredients and endless variations, this dish can be tailored to your preferences, making it a perfect choice for vegetarians, vegans, and those seeking a healthier alternative to traditional rarebit.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
REAL WELSH RAREBIT
A classic version of this dish was shared with me years ago. This is is my adaptation to more local ingredients. If you don't like beer, you can replace it with milk and it will still taste great. Serve over toasted bread or English muffins.
Provided by MOMFISH
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat; blend in the flour, salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce; continue cooking and stirring until the mixture is smooth and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; gradually stir in the milk; return to heat and stir continually until the mixture comes to a boil. Slowly pour in the beer; cook 1 minute more while still stirring. Melt the Cheddar cheese into the mixture in small portions until completely incorporated. Remove from heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 63.3 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 505.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
WELSH RAREBIT
Anyone can lay a few slices of cheese on toast and melt them, but creating a thick sauce of cheese, beer and spices and then spreading it on toast creates one of the best late-night snacks I know. This is Welsh rarebit, or rabbit, a traditional British dish whose name has a long and complicated history, one we will not go into here.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 or more servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put butter in a saucepan over medium heat and, as it melts, stir in flour. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and very fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in mustard and cayenne, then whisk in beer and Worcestershire sauce.
- When mixture is uniform, turn heat to low and stir in cheese, again stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and pour into a broad container to set (you can refrigerate for up to a day at this point).
- Spread mixture thickly on toast and put under broiler until bubbly and edges of toast are crisp. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 676, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 26 grams, Sodium 1037 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 2 grams
BEAN RAREBIT
Make and share this Bean Rarebit recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir flour and salt into onion until flour forms a paste, 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk milk and mustard into onion mixture and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens, 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in cheddar cheese and white beans into sauce until cheese melts into sauce, 5-7 minutes. Serve over buttered toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.5, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 71.3, Sodium 539.2, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 18.1
BETTY CROCKER 1950S WELSH RAREBIT
Make and share this Betty Crocker 1950s Welsh Rarebit recipe from Food.com.
Provided by carrie sheridan
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt cheese in a metal bowl over a pot of hot water.
- Gradually add the milk and stir until smooth.
- Blend in seasonings.
- Serve on crisp crackers, toast or potato chips.
- NOTE: try to get cheddar that has ben aged 3-4 years, if you can.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 65, Sodium 447, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 15.5
SCOTTISH (OR ENGLISH) RAREBIT
We always eat this in the traditional Scottish style--over buttered toast--rather than the English or Welsh versions. Very yummy stuff. For the toast, use about 4 slices of a hearty, whole wheat bread.
Provided by Debbie R.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the cheese, beer and butter over low heat, stirring, until it melts.
- Add mustard and a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
- Meanwhile, be toasting bread.
- Pour sauce over toast and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.3, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 96.9, Sodium 1359, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 25.6
BEAN RAREBIT
This is a lovely cheese sauce on toast. It was my mom's recipe. She used to make this when she had to feed a family of 9 with very few resources. However, I remember this as some of the best comfort food. Serve over buttered toast. For an extra special dish, we like to top it with a fried egg.
Provided by Jennifer T
Categories Irish Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir flour and salt into onion until flour forms a paste, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk milk and Dijon mustard into onion mixture and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir Cheddar cheese and white beans into sauce until cheese melts into sauce, 5 to 7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 66.4 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 540.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
BEAN RAREBIT
This is a lovely cheese sauce on toast. It was my mom's recipe. She used to make this when she had to feed a family of 9 with very few resources. However, I remember this as some of the best comfort food. Serve over buttered toast. For an extra special dish, we like to top it with a fried egg.
Provided by Jennifer T
Categories Irish Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir flour and salt into onion until flour forms a paste, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk milk and Dijon mustard into onion mixture and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir Cheddar cheese and white beans into sauce until cheese melts into sauce, 5 to 7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 66.4 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 540.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
BEAN RAREBIT
This is a lovely cheese sauce on toast. It was my mom's recipe. She used to make this when she had to feed a family of 9 with very few resources. However, I remember this as some of the best comfort food. Serve over buttered toast. For an extra special dish, we like to top it with a fried egg.
Provided by Jennifer T
Categories Irish Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir flour and salt into onion until flour forms a paste, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk milk and Dijon mustard into onion mixture and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir Cheddar cheese and white beans into sauce until cheese melts into sauce, 5 to 7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 66.4 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 540.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
Tips:
- For a creamier rarebit, use a combination of cheddar and Gruyère cheese.
- If you don't have stout on hand, you can substitute a malty brown ale or porter.
- If you're using canned beans, be sure to rinse and drain them thoroughly before using.
- To make your rarebit extra special, try adding some chopped bacon, crumbled sausage, or diced mushrooms.
- Serve rarebit immediately, while it's hot and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Bean rarebit is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover beans. With its creamy, cheesy texture and malty flavor, bean rarebit is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy beans, give bean rarebit a try.
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