Perfect Welsh Rarebit
A traditional British recipe, this perfect Welsh rarebit is the ultimate quick and easy lunch - made with a gooey cheese sauce, and grilled to perfection on crispy bread.
Servings: 2
Calories: 472kcal
Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com
Ingredients
- 4 slices good quality crusty bread
- 1 Tbsp (~ 15g) butter
- 1 Tbsp plain flour
- 120 ml (~ 1/2 cup) milk (or you can swap a little of the liquid for beer if you like)
- 75 g mature cheddar cheese, grated (~ 3/4 cup when grated)
- 1 tsp mustard (I used Dijon)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Begin by laying the slices of bread on a baking tray, and placing them under the grill (broiler), set to a medium-high heat. Cook for a couple of minutes until one side of the bread is golden brown and crispy. Then, turn each slice over and remove from the grill.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan, and add the flour. Mix well for 30 seconds, then add half of the milk. Stir well until the sauce is smooth, then add the remaining milk and mix again. The mixture should thicken up into a smooth, thick paste.
- Add the grated cheese, mustard, and black pepper. Cook for another minute or two, stirring constantly, until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Spoon the sauce onto the untoasted side of each piece of bread, gently pushing it to the edges with the back of the spoon (don't worry if it spills over the edges a bit!).
- Place back under the grill (broiler) for about 5 more minutes, until the cheese sauce is just beginning to brown. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a richer flavour, you can replace a little of the milk with a splash of beer (light or dark, depending on how strong you want the flavour to be). As this is such a simple recipe, make sure you use a good quality bread and a flavourful mature cheese.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Perfect Welsh Rarebit
Amount Per Serving (2 slices)
Calories 472
Calories from Fat 206
% Daily Value*
Fat 22.9g35%
Saturated Fat 13.2g66%
Cholesterol 61mg20%
Sodium 730mg30%
Potassium 179mg5%
Carbohydrates 47.1g16%
Fiber 2.5g10%
Sugar 3.7g4%
Protein 19.1g38%
Calcium 415mg42%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.