Welsh Rabbit

A classic British comfort food dish featuring toasted baguette slices topped with a rich, creamy cheese sauce made with sharp cheddar, beer, and mustard.

4 servings
16 min

Ingredients

  • 16 slices baguette slices
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup porter or ale
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar
  • 1 large egg yolk

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat broiler.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Spread one side of bread slices with 2 tablespoons butter (total), then arrange slices, buttered sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until golden brown, 1 to 4 minutes.

    4 min

  3. 3.

    Melt remaining tablespoon butter in a 1-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, then add flour and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Add beer and milk in a stream, whisking, then whisk in mustard, pepper, and cheese. Bring to a simmer over moderately low heat, whisking, then simmer, whisking, until smooth, about 2 minutes.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Remove from heat and immediately whisk in yolk. Serve cheese sauce on toast.

    2 min