Welsh Rarebit

Name: Welsh Rarebit
Ingredients: 4 slices dense, hearty brown bread; 1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese; 5 tablespoons dark ale (NOT beer); 2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; salt and pepper, to taste

9 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

4 slices dense, hearty brown bread
1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
5 tablespoons dark ale (NOT beer)
2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Preheat a broiler.
2

Place the bread slices on a baking sheet.
3

Place under the broiler and toast, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, 30-40 seconds on each side.
4

Remove from the broiler.
5

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cheddar and the dark ale.
6

When the cheese melts, add the butter, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the cayenne, and whisk together until smoothly melted and combined, 1-2 minutes.
7

Cut each piece of toast in half, diagonally, and arrange around the edges on a flameproof platter.
8

Pour the cheese mixture over the toasts so they are covered completely.
9

Place the platter under the broiler and broil until the cheese bubbles and starts to scorch in places, about 2 minutes.
10

Remove from the broiler and serve piping hot.