SCOTTISH RAREBIT

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Categories Cheese

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Butter - ¼ Cup
All-Purpose Flour - ⅓ Cup
Strong Scottish Beer (Stout or Porter) - 1 Cup
Whisky - 1 Tble (optional)
Mustard Powder - 1 tsp (see notes)
Aged Cheddar Cheese, grated - 8 oz (approx 2 Cups)
Worcestershire Sauce - 1 Tble
Salt & White Pepper
Bread - 4 slices or 1 baguette, sliced
Butter, for bread

Steps:

Preheat your oven's broiler or grill. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in flour to form a paste and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Stir in beer and optional whisky gradually, to form a thick, smooth sauce. Add mustard powder and grated cheese. Stir until melted. Mix in Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper. Toast and butter bread, then pile up cheesy mixture on each slice. Cook under broiler/grill for a few minutes, until browned and bubbling. Ith do leòr! (Eat Plenty)