Best 8 Bean Rarebit Recipes

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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.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

REAL WELSH RAREBIT



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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

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

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



Welsh Rarebit image

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

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon mustard powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
3/4 cup strong dark beer, like Guinness
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
1 pound Cheddar, Double Gloucester or other English cheese (or other good semi-hard cheese, like Comté or Gruyère, or a mixture), grated
4 to 8 pieces lightly toasted bread

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



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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

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon English mustard
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (freshly shredded, not bagged)
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained

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



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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

2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 1/2 lb)
2/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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



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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

9 ounces grated cheese (Chesire, Lancashire or Smoked Applewood Cheddar, latter is really good)
6 tablespoons beer
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Worcestershire sauce

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



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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

¼ cup butter
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed

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



Bean Rarebit image

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

¼ cup butter
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed

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



Bean Rarebit image

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

¼ cup butter
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed

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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