Best 4 Cheesy Welsh Rarebit Recipes

Cheesy Welsh rarebit is a classic British dish that is easy to make and incredibly delicious. It is a savory dish made with a cheese sauce, typically served on toast. The cheese sauce is typically made with cheddar cheese, milk, butter, and seasonings, although there are many variations on the recipe. It can be served as a main course or as a side dish, and it is often served with a side of salad or vegetables. Cheesy Welsh rarebit is a great way to enjoy cheese in a new and exciting way, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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

Ingredients

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 (CHEDDAR BEER TOAST)

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This take on Welsh Rarebit is a great last-minute party snack or part of a simple dinner. The cheese topping is like a fondue--just switch out the Gruyere cheese for Cheddar and white wine for beer. It takes about 10 minutes to put together and you can keep it warm in the oven if you don't want to dig in right away.

Provided by Claire Thomas : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
8 ounces shredded Cheddar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Large pinch of cayenne pepper (or up to 1/4 teaspoon, for more heat)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pale ale
1/2 baguette, cut into 1-inch-thick slices on the diagonal
Snipped chives, for garnish

Steps:

Preheat the broiler.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute. Add the Cheddar, dry mustard, paprika and cayenne and a pinch each of salt and black pepper and whisk to combine. As the cheese melts, gradually add the pale ale, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer, whisking until smooth. Remove from the heat.
Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Spoon on the cheese sauce and coat each slice in the middle. Broil until the cheese is bubbly and browned, about 2 minutes (watch closely, as broilers vary). Top with chives and enjoy!

BOOZY CHEESE ON TOAST (WELSH RAREBIT) RECIPE BY TASTY

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Here's what you need: white bread, butter, mature cheddar, beer, mustard, worcestershire sauce

Provided by Tasty

Categories Lunch

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 slices white bread
2 tablespoons butter
2 ½ cups mature cheddar, or a welsh farmhouse cheese if you want to be more traditional
⅓ cup beer
1 teaspoon mustard
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce

Steps:

Cut the centre out of a slice of bread, leaving only the thin crust in one piece - then cut that centre into smaller squares.
Place all of the bread along with another regular full slice on a baking tray and lightly toast under a grill for a few minutes.
Melt the butter in a pot on a medium-low heat, then add the cheese. Stir it all in until everything is melted.
Gradually add the beer bit by bit, stirring until combined before adding the next bit of beer.
Stir in the mustard and Worcestershire sauce and remove from the heat.
Stack the hollowed out crust of the bread onto the full slice and drop in half of the small squares.
Fill this with the cheese mixture, then top with whatever squares you have left over.
Put it under the grill for another 1 or 2 minutes until the bread has fully toasted and the cheese mixture is slightly brown.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 1 gram

CHEESY WELSH RAREBIT

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An inexpensive but savoury dish. It may have originally been a French dish, as there are old French culinary references to "lapin gallois". When I was a child, our family had this as a bedtime snack a couple of times a week. Never tired of it.

Provided by Millereg

Categories Breakfast

Time 12m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 slices dense, hearty brown bread
1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
5 tablespoons dark ale (NOT beer)
2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Preheat a broiler.
Place the bread slices on a baking sheet.
Place under the broiler and toast, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, 30-40 seconds on each side.
Remove from the broiler.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cheddar and the dark ale.
When the cheese melts, add the butter, Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper and the cayenne, and whisk together until smoothly melted and combined, 1-2 minutes.
Cut each piece of toast in half, diagonally, and arrange around the edges on a flameproof platter.
Pour the cheese mixture over the toasts so they are covered completely.
Place the platter under the broiler and broil until the cheese bubbles and starts to scorch in places, about 2 minutes.
Remove from the broiler and serve piping hot.

Tips:

Use a good quality, sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor.
If you don't have Worcestershire sauce, you can substitute soy sauce or fish sauce.
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika for a little spice.
Serve Welsh rarebit immediately, while it's hot and bubbly.
If you're using a double boiler, make sure the water in the bottom pot is simmering, not boiling.
To make sure the cheese sauce is smooth, whisk it constantly until it's melted and creamy.
If you're using a toaster oven, place the Welsh rarebit on a baking sheet and toast it until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Welsh rarebit is a delicious and easy snack that can be made with just a few ingredients. It's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, or as an appetizer for a party. Serve it with your favorite bread or crackers, and enjoy!