WELSH RAREBIT

By LindaW1955

Ingredients

• 8 OZ sharp cheddar cheese shredded - use BLOCK, not pre-shredded
• 2 TBS AP flour
• 2 TBS salted butter
• 1/2 tap ground black pepper
• 1/8 tap cayenne pepper
• 1 tap Dijon mustard
• 1 tap Worcestershire
• 1 cup brown ale or amber beer
• 2 TBS minced fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

1. Toss the cheese w/ 1 tap flour. In medium saucepan over medium heat melt the butter. Add remaining flour, black pepper and cayenne. Cook, stirring constantly for 1"
2. Stir in mustard and Worcestershire, then slowly stir in the beer. Bring to a simmer and cook over medium-low stirring frequently until thickened about 3".
3. Reduce heat to low and add cheese a handful at a time, whisking until smooth after each addition. Off heat, season w/ S&P. Sprinkle with chives before serving.