Welsh Rarebit

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Ingredients

  • Slices Of Crusty Bread, Buttered And Browned Under The Broiler
  • ■2 Tablespoons Butter
  • ■2 Tablespoons Flour
  • ■1/3 cup Whole Milk
  • ■1/2 cup Beer
  • ■1 teaspoon (heaping) Dry Mustard
  • ■1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • ■1/4 teaspoon Cayenne
  • ■2 dashes Worcestershire
  • ■1-1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated
  • ■1 whole Egg Yolk
  • ■ Fresh Chives, Chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
Sprinkle in flour and whisk together until combined. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes.
Pour in milk and beer, whisking constantly, and cook for an additional minute. Add mustard, paprika, and cayenne and whisk.
Add cheese and whisk slowly, cooking for a couple of minutes or until smooth, melted, and very hot.
Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolk, blend until sauce is smooth.
Pour the cheese sauce over the toast and broil until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.