Best 6 Scottish Rarebit Recipes
Scottish rarebit, also known as Welsh rarebit or simply rarebit, is a classic British dish now considered a modern-day comfort food. Comprised of a savory combination of melted cheese, ale, and mustard, it is typically served over toasted bread. The origins of the dish are unclear, with some believing it to have originated in Scotland, while others suggest it is Welsh in origin. Regardless of its roots, Scottish rarebit has become a staple of British cuisine and is enjoyed by people of all ages.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
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
WELSH RAREBIT
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Cook, whisking constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to brown the flour. Whisk in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add beer and whisk to combine. Pour in cream and whisk until well combined and smooth. Gradually add cheese, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and sauce is smooth; this will take 4 to 5 minutes. Add hot sauce. Pour over toast and serve immediately.
SCOTTISH RAREBIT
Steps:
- Preheat your oven's broiler or grill. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in flour to form a paste and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Stir in beer and optional whisky gradually, to form a thick, smooth sauce. Add mustard powder and grated cheese. Stir until melted. Mix in Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper. Toast and butter bread, then pile up cheesy mixture on each slice. Cook under broiler/grill for a few minutes, until browned and bubbling. Ith do leòr! (Eat Plenty)
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
Welsh rarebit, perhaps the most famous Welsh dish of them all and one which, along with Irish Stew and Scottish Haggis, travelled the world over.
Provided by dnorriss
Time 20m
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Put the cheese, butter, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, flour and pepper into a saucepan.
- Mix well and then add the beer, Guiness or milk to moisten. Do not make it too wet!!
- Stir over a gentle heat until all is melted, and when it is a thickish paste, stop stirring, and swivel it around the saucepan, which it will do quite easily.
- Leave to cool a little, and meanwhile toast the bread on one side only.
- Spread the rarebit over the untoasted side and brown under a hot grill.
- This mixture can be made and kept in the refrigerator for several days if required. Sweet white wine can be used instead of beer and gives a good flavour.
- (From www.welshholidaycottages.com)
CHEESY WELSH RAREBIT
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
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 cheddar cheese. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your rarebit.
- Grate the cheese finely. This will help it melt smoothly and evenly.
- Use a dry white wine or beer. This will help to balance out the richness of the cheese.
- Add a little Worcestershire sauce or Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
- Serve rarebit immediately, while it's still hot and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Scottish rarebit is a classic dish that's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a quick and easy meal, or as a starter or side dish. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, Scottish rarebit is sure to become a favorite in your home.
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