Welsh Rarebit
A rich, silky sharp cheddar cheese sauce poured over sturdy toast, Welsh Rarebit has graced tables for two centuries - and this version comes straight from the dining car of the Chesapeake and Ohio Sportsman.
Calories per serving: 577kcal
Ingredients
~~ Sauce ~~
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 serrano chili, seeded and diced
- 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces Ale, or stout
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon *dry mustard
~~ Garnish ~~
- 6 slices Toast
- 6 slices Canadian bacon
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients
Double Boiler
- Put about 1 to 2 inches of water at the bottom of a sauce pan.
- Put a metal bowl, wider than the pan, on top of the pan. Heat the water to a simmer.
- Melt butter in a double boiler.
- Add the chili and let it cook until it has softened.
- Grate or shred cheese and add.
- Be patient, the cheese might take a while to completely melt.
- Cook until cheese is melted.
- Add mustard, salt, Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour in ale gradually, stirring constantly.
- Then add lightly beaten eggs and stir until it becomes thick.
- Serve while hot on crisp toast and a piece of Canadian bacon.
Notes
Any alcohol burns off during cooking, so don't think you are going to get drunk. This is a special treat dish as it is high in calories, cholesterol, and salt. But, treat yourself at least once.
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