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Welsh rarebit with beer served, in cheese sauce, on toast
Classic Welsh Rarebit made with traditional brown ale

Welsh Rarebit with Beer

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Side Dishes
This is "THE" classic recipe. Beer (traditionally ale or stout) is not just a liquid, but a spice: the bitterness of the hops and the sweetness of the malt counterbalance the richness of the cheese. The carbonation and yeast residues in the beer also help the cheese cream to puff up and blister more easily during baking.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 510 kcal
🌍 Cuisine British

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Baking tray

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Mustard
⚠️ Fish (in Worcestershire sauce)

Instructions

1 ✓

Melt the butter, stir in the flour, and fry for 1-2 minutes.

Tip: Let the flour brown a little (blonde roux) to have a nuttier taste.
2 ✓

Pour in the mixture of beer and milk gradually, stirring constantly. Cook until thick.

Tip: The beer will foam, be careful.
3 ✓

Remove from the heat, stir in the cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper.

Tip: Taste it! Due to the beer, it might require more salt or mustard.
4 ✓

Toast the bread, spread the beery cream on top.

Tip: The sauce thickens as it cools, making it easier to spread.
5 ✓

Grill in a hot oven until the top browns in patches.

Tip: Due to the sugar content of the beer, it browns faster, don't leave it unattended!

Recipe FAQ

What beer should I choose?
Avoid pale lagers as they can be too bitter when reduced. Choose brown ale, red ale or stout (e.g., Guinness).
Can children eat it?
Although most of the alcohol evaporates, the taste remains intense. For children, prepare with milk instead.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Mature Cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 30 g Butter
  • 1 tbsp Plain flour
  • 100 ml Milk
  • 100 ml Brown Ale (or Stout)
  • 1 tbsp English mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper
  • 4 slice Bread