Best Classic Cheese Rarebit Recipes

TRADITIONAL WELSH RAREBIT

Traditional Welsh Rarebit image

Brings back childhood memories of staying home with Mum and making these delicious cheese on toasts. The cheese sauce is also wonderful for topping fish or roasted veggies. Do use a heavy British or European beer.

Provided by Allyson

Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup British beer
1 ½ cups heavy cream
4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 egg yolks
8 slices bread

Steps:

Melt butter in a saucepan oven low heat. Add flour and whisk for 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to brown the flour. Whisk in Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper until very smooth. Whisk in beer. Pour in heavy cream and whisk until smooth. Add Cheddar cheese gradually, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
Remove cheese sauce from the heat and let cool, about 5 minutes. Whisk in egg yolks.
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Toast bread slices on 1 side. Arrange on a baking sheet with the untoasted side facing up. Spoon cheese sauce over the untoasted side.
Place under the preheated broil until bubbling and golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 230.5 mg, Fat 41.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 723.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CLASSIC CHEESE RAREBIT

Classic Cheese Rarebit image

Cheddar, beer, an egg and a blend of seasonings are all you need to make this delicious Classic Cheese Rarebit.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Dairy

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings, 2 topped toast triangles each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups shredded CRACKER BARREL Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup beer
2 tsp. butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1 egg
6 slices white bread, toasted, halved diagonally

Steps:

Place cheese, beer, butter and seasonings in saucepan; cook on low heat until cheese is completely melted, stirring occasionally.
Beat egg lightly with fork in small bowl. Remove small amount of cheese sauce from saucepan. Add to egg; mix until well blended. Add to remaining cheese sauce in saucepan; stir until well blended. Cook until thickened, stirring frequently.
Place 2 toast triangles on each serving plate. Top evenly with cheese sauce just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 12 g

WELSH RAREBIT

Welsh Rarebit image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup porter beer
3/4 cup heavy cream
6 ounces (approximately 1 1/2 cups) shredded Cheddar
2 drops hot sauce
4 slices toasted rye bread

Steps:

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Cook, whisking constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to brown the flour. Whisk in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add beer and whisk to combine. Pour in cream and whisk until well combined and smooth. Gradually add cheese, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and sauce is smooth; this will take 4 to 5 minutes. Add hot sauce. Pour over toast and serve immediately.

REAL WELSH RAREBIT

Real Welsh Rarebit image

A classic version of this dish was shared with me years ago. This is is my adaptation to more local ingredients. If you don't like beer, you can replace it with milk and it will still taste great. Serve over toasted bread or English muffins.

Provided by MOMFISH

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 cup whole milk
½ cup beer
½ pound Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat; blend in the flour, salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce; continue cooking and stirring until the mixture is smooth and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; gradually stir in the milk; return to heat and stir continually until the mixture comes to a boil. Slowly pour in the beer; cook 1 minute more while still stirring. Melt the Cheddar cheese into the mixture in small portions until completely incorporated. Remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 63.3 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 505.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CHEESE RAREBIT

Cheese Rarebit image

Make and share this Cheese Rarebit recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 egg, beaten
toast points

Steps:

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
Add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Stir in Cheddar cheese, salt, dry mustard, and paprika.
Gradually stir approx one-fourth of hot mixture into beaten egg; add to remaining hot mixture.
Cook mixture over low heat 1 minute.
Serve over toast points.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.5, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 126.3, Sodium 553.9, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 18.4