Welsh Rarebit

By GratefulSea

This one is also really yummy with a fried or poached egg on top. Don't be afraid of the approximate amounts of ingredients; think of it as seasoning it to taste. It can also be used as a dip or spread, as a fondue sort of thing.

Ingredients

• A knob of butter (about the size of a walnut, maybe 2 Tblsp)
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 teaspoon English mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 cup (200ml) Guinness Long
• splash of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 pound mature, strong cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 pieces toast

Details

Adapted from foodthinkers.com

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the butter in a pan and stir in the flour. Cook until mixture starts to turn a light brown. Pour in the Guinness in a slow, steady stream and whisk as you go, to avoid lumps.

Add the mustard powder, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine. Bring the mixture up to a simmer. Add the grated cheese to the pan and stir until the cheese is all incorporated and the mixture is smooth.

Once smooth, remove from the heat, pour into a shallow container and allow to set. Once set, spread the mixture onto each piece of toast, and place in the oven under the broiler setting. Cook until cheese is bubbling and starts to get golden brown in some parts.