The Whip Taverns Welsh Rarebit Recipes

THE WHIP TAVERN'S WELSH RAREBIT RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook until the flour is completely incorporated to form a thick, pale roux. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a 2-quart pot, bring the ale to a simmer. Whisk in the roux a little at a time until the mixture is the consistency of peanut butter; you may not use all of the roux. Whisk in the heavy cream, Worcestershire and dry mustard. Bring to a simmer again and fold in the cheddar and Stilton cheeses and continue cooking until the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
• Transfer the mixture to a shallow oven-proof dish or ramekins and place under the broiler until the top is lightly browned. Serve immediately with the toasted baguette slices.

THE WHIP TAVERNS WELSH RAREBIT

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat then whisk in the flour until the mixture forms a thick, pale roux; remove from heat and set aside.
• Use a 2 quart saucepan and bring the ale to a simmer; whisk in the roux, a little at a time, until mixture is the consistency of peanut butter (you may not use all of the roux).
• Whisk in the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and the dry mustard; return to a simmer and fold in the cheddar and Stilton cheeses.
• Continue cooking until the mixture is smooth; remove from heat.
• Transfer mixture to a shallow, oven-proof dish or ramekins and place under broiler to lightly brown the top.
• Serve with the toasted baguette slices (crostini).

WELSH RAREBIT

Steps:

• Chopped fresh chives, for sprinkling
• Put a skillet over low heat and add 2 tablespoons of the butter. Toast the bread in the skillet until the underside is golden brown, a couple of minutes. Turn the bread over, toast the other side, then remove from the skillet and keep warm.
• To make the sauce, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over low heat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk together until combined. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until the taste of the flour is cooked out, about 2 minutes.
• Pour in the beer and milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps, and cook for an additional minute to thicken. Add the mustard, paprika, cayenne and Worcestershire sauce, then whisk some more. Add the cheese, whisking slowly, and cook until smooth, melted and very hot, a couple of minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the egg yolk.
• Lay a piece of toast on each plate, spoon the hot sauce over the toast and sprinkle with chopped chives.

WELSH RAREBIT

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Cook, whisking constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to brown the flour. Whisk in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add beer and whisk to combine. Pour in cream and whisk until well combined and smooth. Gradually add cheese, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and sauce is smooth; this will take 4 to 5 minutes. Add hot sauce. Pour over toast and serve immediately.

CHOWNING'S TAVERN WELSH RAREBIT W/ BEER

Steps:

• Simmer 8 ounces of the beer.
• Stir in dissolved cornstarch solution and return to a simmer.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Add butter and cheese and stir until smooth.
• Add all remaining ingredients.
• Place in ovenproof serving dish.
• Brown quickly under broiler and serve immediately over thick toast with broiled tomato wedges.
• Note: Any cheese mixture that is left can be refrigerated and used as an excellent spread for crackers or toast.