Welsh Rarebit
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Welsh Rarebit

Crisp sourdough toast is crowned with a savory brown-ale cheese sauce, mustard, and Worcestershire, then baked until bubbling, bronzed, and irresistibly creamy.

22 min 4 portions Medium
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Comment préparer

1
Heat the oven to 220°C and place a sturdy baking sheet inside to preheat. Arrange the bread on a separate tray and toast it for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until lightly crisp but not deeply colored.
2
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the mixture smells lightly nutty but has not browned.
3
Gradually whisk in the brown ale. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking, until smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the grated Gouda cheese a handful at a time until fully melted and glossy. Mix in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; cool for 2 minutes so the topping thickens slightly.
5
Transfer the toasted bread to the preheated baking sheet and spread the cheese mixture evenly to the edges, leaving the toast fully covered.
Toast slices covered with thick golden rarebit topping Image générée par IA
6
Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, watching closely, until the topping is bubbling and deeply golden in spots. Rest for 1 minute and serve hot.
Welsh Rarebit with bubbling bronzed cheese topping on crisp toast Image générée par IA

Pourquoi cette recette fonctionne

A brief flour-and-butter base stabilizes the ale and melted cheese, while mustard and Worcestershire cut through the richness and keep the topping vividly savory.

Conservation et réchauffage

Comment la conserver

Refrigerate leftover rarebit topping in a covered container for up to 3 days. Store toast separately if possible.

Comment la réchauffer

Reheat topping gently in a saucepan over low heat, loosening with a splash of ale or milk, then spread on fresh toast and bake until bubbling. Do not microwave assembled toast if crispness matters.

Nutrition / portion

368kcal
15,94 gprotéines
27,98 gglucides
19,89 glipides
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Publiée le 13 août 2026 · mise à jour le 14 août 2026