# Welsh Rarebit

This cheesy and crunchy snack is neither Welsh nor contains rabbit, and it's a post-drinking staple in the UK with a fun backstory.

- Cuisine: British
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- cheddar cheese
- mustard seeds
- butter
- flour
- mustard powder
- Worcestershire sauce
- beer
- paprika
- bread
- chives

## Instructions

1. Grate sharp cheddar cheese into a bowl.
2. Add mustard seeds to a mortar and pestle.
3. Grind the mustard seeds into a fine powder.
4. Melt butter in a saucepan.
5. Add flour to the melted butter and whisk to create a roux.
6. Add mustard powder to the roux.
7. Add Worcestershire sauce to the roux.
8. Whisk the mixture until well combined.
9. Pour beer into the saucepan and continue whisking.
10. Add paprika to the mixture.
11. Add the grated cheddar cheese to the saucepan.
12. Whisk until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
13. Toast slices of bread until golden brown.
14. Spoon the cheese sauce over the toasted bread, ensuring full coverage.
15. Place the bread with cheese sauce on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper into the oven.
16. Broil until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
17. Finely chop fresh chives.
18. Transfer the Welsh Rarebit to a wooden serving plate.
19. Garnish with chopped chives.

## Equipment

- grater
- mortar and pestle
- saucepan
- whisk
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- oven
- cutting board
- knife
- serving board

## Tips

- The recipe is very simple: rich sharp cheddar cheese melted into a roux of butter and flour, spiked with mustard, Worcestershire sauce, a splash of ale, and a pinch of paprika.
- Pour the sauce over thick toast and broil it until bubbling and golden.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AjE9yE4z8/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f099c7ec-3c3e-4623-9b78-5098dff6e4fd
- Extracted: 2025-08-25

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