Welsh Rarebit Recipe

By Jon Andrew

About This Recipe

I am a big Cheese on toast lover so for me as a Welsh Man this Welsh Rarebit is delicious and a traditional Welsh Recipe For Cheese on Toast.

Welsh Rarebit is made like a thick, spreadable cheese sauce a bit like a Toast Topper, and is flavoured with Mustard and Beer.

Welsh Rarebit is often spread on toast then heated under a grill and it is a good breakfast idea served with a Poached Egg. ...

Origins of Welsh Rarebit
The origins of Welsh Rarebit can be traced back to the 18th century, where it emerged as a popular dish in Wales, although its exact beginnings are somewhat obscure.

This savoury delicacy, which consists of a rich cheese sauce poured over toasted bread, is believed to have evolved from earlier cheese dishes that were common in British cuisine.

The term "rarebit" itself is thought to be a playful corruption of "rabbit," although the dish does not contain any rabbit meat; rather, it reflects the Welsh penchant for cheese, particularly the strong and flavourful varieties produced in the region.

Over time, Welsh Rarebit gained popularity beyond Wales, becoming a staple in British households and pubs, often served as a hearty snack or light meal.

Its preparation has varied, with some recipes incorporating ingredients such as mustard, ale, or spices, which enhance the flavour and contribute to its enduring appeal.

Today, Welsh Rarebit is celebrated not only for its taste but also as a symbol of Welsh culinary heritage, showcasing the region's rich agricultural traditions and love for cheese.

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Serves: Twelve

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Cook in: 25 min

Prep: 10 min

What equipment do you need ?

Cheese Grater

saucepan

Bell Whisk

What is Welsh Rarebit?

Welsh Rarebit is a traditional Welsh Cheese on toast recipe, flavoured with mustard and Welsh beer, Welsh Rarebit is the best Cheese on toast you will ever taste.

Welsh Rarebit is sometimes mistakenly called Welsh Rabbit and is a traditional 18th century Welsh recipe called 'jocular' meaning Rabbit.

Other names for this recipe include 'Toast Topper' and 'Cheesy Bread'.

How to make Welsh Rarebit

Cuisine:Welsh

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Ingredients Nutrition Cost

200 g Grated Cheddar Cheese
1 pint Full Fat Milk
50 - 100 ml Brown Ale / Beer
1 tablespoon of Worcestershire Sauce
2 teaspoons English Mustard
3 teaspoons of Plain Flour
50 g Salted Butter

VegetarianEgg freeNut free

Health & Nutrition:
This is based on 60g serving
4 tablespoons

Calories: 98
Protein: 4.5g
Fat: 7.3gHigh
Carbohydrates: 3.8gHigh
Fiber: 0.1g
Sugar: 2.5gHigh

High sugarHigh fat

Cost to make:
£3.89 / $4.92 (Est.)

*Prices may vary.

Cooking Instructions

Warm the milk in a microwave or a separate pan, do not boil just get it hot.
Melt the butter in to a medium size saucepan.
When the butter is melted add the flour and mix into a paste.
Slowly add the warm milk a quart at a time and mix together with a wire whisk, adding more milk until the mixture is at a thick consistency - A thick sauce. This should require about 3 quarters of the milk.

Add the Beer, Worcestershire sauce & Mustard to the pan and mix together.
When the sauce it bubbling and hot add your cheese and mix in. Allow the cheese to melt fully then remove the sauce from the heat and decant into a cooling dish.
Leave to cool for a few hours until the Rarebit is set.