Real Welsh Rarebit

Name: Real Welsh Rarebit
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup butter; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon pepper; 0.25 teaspoon dry mustard; 0.25 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®); 1 cup whole milk; 0.5 cup beer; 0.5 pound Cheddar cheese, shredded

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A classic Welsh rarebit recipe was shared with me years ago. This is my adaptation using more local ingredients. If you don't like beer, you can replace it with milk; it will still taste great. Serve over toasted bread or English muffins.

Recipe by MOMFISH

Updated on September 12, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

2 cups

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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

Directions

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce. Cook and stir until smooth and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Gradually stir in milk, then return to heat and stir continuously until mixture comes to a boil. Slowly pour in beer; cook and stir for 1 minute. Melt Cheddar cheese into mixture in small portions until completely incorporated.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

270	Calories
21g	Fat
7g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 270
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 13g	67%
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Sodium 505mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 325mg	25%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 115mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.