Welsh Rarebit

Time: 15 mins

Serves: 1

Level: Easy

Welsh Rarebit

For a warming snack, treat yourself to a slice of this wonderful Welsh Rarebit. Elevated with smoky cheddar cheese, this is a moment of pure indulgence, and it makes for the perfect comfort food.  

Step one:

Warm the ale in a small saucepan and put to the side.

Step two:

In another saucepan, melt the butter until it starts to foam, then add the flour and stir for one minute.

Step three:

Bit by bit add the warmed ale whisking constantly to create a thick sauce. Add the cheese and whisk again until it becomes a paste.

Step four:

Stir in the mustard, Worcestershire and chives.

Step five:

To bring the dish together, heat your grill to its highest setting.

Step six:

Grill the sourdough slices on one side until golden.

Step seven:

Flip them over and spread on the cheesy sauce.

Step eight:

Put back under the grill and cook again for a couple of minutes until everything is bubbling and golden. Enjoy!

Shopping List

140g Applewood® Wedge, thickly grated
120ml brown ale
25g unsalted butter
1 heaped tsp English mustard powder
25g plain flour
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp chopped chives
2 large slices sourdough bread

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