Real Welsh Rarebit

Recipe View Prepare your ingredients: Grate the Cheddar cheese and measure out all other ingredients. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Create a roux: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Whisk in the flour, salt, pepper, dry mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and bubbly. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Infuse the sauce: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Return the saucepan to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil and thickens slightly. (8 minutes)

Recipe View Add beer, then cheese: Slowly pour in the beer, stirring continuously for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low. Gradually add the grated Cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the toast: Toast the bread slices lightly on one side. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet with the untoasted side facing up. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Assemble and broil: Spoon the cheese sauce generously over the untoasted side of each bread slice. Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler. Broil until the cheese sauce is bubbling and golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning! (5 minutes)

Recipe View Serve immediately: Remove from the broiler and serve the Welsh Rarebit hot. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika or a dash of hot sauce, if desired.