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    Welsh Rarebit

    Thick toast buried under a molten, mustard-spiked cheese sauce that browns and blisters under the broiler, with a hit of ale and Worcestershire sauce for backbone.

    ⏱ 10 minPrep time
    🔥 15 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 British / Irish KitchenCategory
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    Thick toast buried under a molten, mustard-spiked cheese sauce that browns and blisters under the broiler, with a hit of ale and Worcestershire sauce for backbone. It’s the rarebit that thinks it’s a sandwich and turns out to be a proper meal.

    Welsh rarebit is the classic Welsh answer to a late supper, served in pubs and homes across the land. Pair it with a pint of beer and a sharp pickle, and eat it while the cheese is still bubbling.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Toast the bread slices and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk in the flour and cook 1 minute.
    3. Gradually whisk in the milk and ale, then cook, stirring, until thick and bubbling, about 3 minutes.
    4. Off the heat, stir in the cheese, mustard, Worcestershire, paprika, and pepper until melted; beat in the egg yolk.
    5. Spoon the mixture thickly over the toast, right to the edges.
    6. Broil until the topping is golden and blistering, 2-3 minutes, watching closely. Serve at once.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Watch the broiler like a hawk — rarebit goes from golden to burnt in seconds. Spreading the sauce to the very edge of the toast keeps the crust from charring.

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    Recipe details

    Prep10 min
    Cook15 min
    Servings4
    CategoryBritish / Irish Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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