Welsh Rarebit

Ingredients

• 240 gCheddar
• 80 mlBeer
• 22.5 gMustard
• 200 gBread
• 40 gButter
• 0.5 gCayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the cheese sauce

   • Cut the cheddar into small cubes or grate it coarsely.
   • Put the cheddar with the pale ale and English mustard into a small saucepan.
   • Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth. Season with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
   • Let the cheese mixture sit briefly to thicken slightly.
2. 2

   Prepare the toasts and finish

   • Toast the slices (4 pieces) briefly until golden.
   • Spread the toasts thinly with butter.
   • Two common options:
   • a) Spoon the hot cheese mixture over the buttered toasts and serve immediately.
   • b) Or sprinkle grated cheddar on the toasts, add a pinch of cayenne and place under a hot grill (220 °C) for 3–5 minutes until the cheese melts and gets a little color.
   • Serve hot.