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.
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
- •⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- •6 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar
- •1 large egg yolk
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat broiler.
5 min
- 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.
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.
Remove from heat and immediately whisk in yolk. Serve cheese sauce on toast.
2 min
