Ham Welsh Rarebit

By johnwhorfin

Ingredients

• 4 slices light rye sandwich bread
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 cup porter or ale
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 6 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)
• Salt
• 4 ounces thinly sliced ham
• Finely chopped fresh chives (optional)

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from thekitchn.com

Preparation

Step 1

Serves 4

Toast the bread until very crispy on both sides. Place a slice of bread on each of the 4 plates.

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and mustard and whisk until the flour is no longer raw-tasting, about 1 minute. Whisk in the beer, milk, and Worcestershire and bring to a low simmer, whisking occasionally until smooth. Add the cheese and whisk until completely melted and smooth. Taste and season with salt as needed.

Divide the ham over the bread. Spoon the sauce evenly over the ham, sprinkle with the chives, and serve immediately.