Welsh rarebit is a fancy, jazzed-up cheese on toast with a rich, savory sauce that makes you question your life choices in the best way possible.
Craving a little cheesy madness just for you? Look no further! You’ve stumbled upon the ultimate solo rarebit recipe—savory, melty, and oozing with flavor perfection. Follow along, and let’s indulge your taste buds with every sizzling detail.
Rarebit Delight
Imagine a dish that’s like a cozy, cheesy hug for your taste buds. Rarebit is a quintessential Welsh delight, combining melted cheese and hearty bread in perfect harmony. Enjoy it as a decadent snack or a quick meal that’ll make you feel like a culinary wizard. Or, at least a wizard’s apprentice.
- Cooking method: Broiling
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 5 minutes
- Cuisine type: Welsh
Ingredients
- 1 slice of crusty bread, preferably sourdough
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your broiler. Make sure it’s on high—this baby needs heat!
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Don’t let it get tan, you want it to stay pale like it just saw a ghost.
- Add the milk to the pan. Stir slowly, as if you’re a cheese hypnotist.
- Gradually add the shredded cheddar. Keep stirring until it’s a smooth, velvety mixture. Think cheese lava but less catastrophic.
- Mix in the Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Oh yes, now it’s got pizzazz!
- Place the bread slice on a broiler-safe pan. Pour the cheese mixture over the bread like a triumphant culinary waterfall.
- Place the pan under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden. Watch it like a hawk, it can go from golden delight to charcoal catastrophe in seconds!
- Carefully remove the rarebit from the broiler. Let it cool slightly, if you can resist!
Suggestions
- Alternative Ingredients: Swap out cheddar for Gruyère for a nuttier twist. Feeling adventurous? Try adding a splash of beer for German flair!
- Garnishing Options: Top with chopped chives or a sprinkle of smoked paprika for extra wow-factor. Or both! Go crazy—we won’t judge.
- Cooking Tips: Use day-old bread for extra texture. And always, always, keep an eye on that broiler. Firefighters are not fun dinner guests.
