10-Minute Welsh Rarebit Recipe (aka Welsh Rabbit)

10-Minute Welsh Rarebit Recipe (aka Welsh Rabbit)

Welsh Rarebit, a classic British recipe, consists of thick, creamy, flavorful cheese sauce on toast that's broiled to bubbly golden perfection. It's quick and easy 10-minute comfort food!

Course Lunch

Cuisine British

Keyword Cheese Toast, How to Make Welsh Rarebit, Welsh Rabbit, Welsh Rarebit, Welsh Rarebit Ingredients, Welsh Rarebit Recipe, Welsh Rarebit Sauce

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 459kcal

Author Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

Beer Cheese Sauce:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup porter beer dark ale, at room temperature (see Notes for other options)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard powder or Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
6 ounces sharp white cheddar shredded
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Other:

4 large slices sourdough bread toasted lightly
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives for garnish

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Instructions

To Make the Cheese Sauce:

Roux. Add the butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and continue cooking for 30 seconds.
Liquid. Add the porter, whisking until smooth, and bring to a boil (about 10 seconds).
Seasonigs. Stir in the Worcestershire, dried mustard powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Cheese. Whisk in the shredded cheddar a handful at a time until melted and well-combined.
Cream. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

To Make the Cheese Toast:

Prep. Preheat the broiler.
Assemble. Place the toasted bread slices on a baking tray. Drizzle the cheese on top of the toast. (TIP: If you're using leftover cheese sauce, it will be thick; you can spread it on the toast instead of drizzling it on.)
Broil. Broil until the cheese is light golden. (TIP: Stay with it, this happens fast.)
Enjoy. Sprinkle the chives on top and serve warm.

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Notes

To Make This Without Beer: Omit the beer and use the same amount of milk, vegetable stock, or chicken stock instead. If you're using stock, taste it before adding any salt. Add 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice along with the spices.
Storage and Reheating: Store leftover cheese sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You don't have to reheat the leftover cheese sauce; simply spread it on toast (it will be thick) and broil.

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