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    Welsh Rarebit with Egg & No Beer

    Published: Sep 2, 2020 · Modified: Apr 25, 2022 by REALMEALDEAL ·

    Welsh rarebit with egg and no beer is a superior version of cheese on toast with Worcester Sauce. I've made this welsh rarebit recipe without beer as there are loads of recipes out there made with the traditional beer, but it's also possible to leave it out and still have a great tasting rarebit. Ready in under 10 minutes, enjoy as a breakfast, lunch, or hearty snack.

    close up of two slices of toasted welsh rarebit on plate with sliced bread to side.
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    Welsh rarebit is a traditional Welsh dish that can be traced back to the 1700s. Although the word 'rarebit' is a corruption of the word 'rabbit', it doesn't contain any meat. Rarebit is a cheese sauce mixture poured over toasted bread. There are various versions of the cheese mixture and you can also add a variety of toppings. Welsh rarebit used to be known as 'Caws Pobi', which is Welsh for toasted cheese. For more egg based lunch or snack recipes, try my Easy Quiche Recipe or Crustless or Impossible Quiche. For a trip down memory lane, you'll love my Old School Cheese Flan Recipe and for a quick snack that you won't want to share, my Homemade Cheddar Cheese Biscuits are perfect.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • How to make Buck Rarebit
    • Welsh Rarebit Variations
    • Topping Ideas
    • How to serving Welsh Rarebit
    • Sustainability
    • Storage
    • Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
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    Ingredients

    Gather all your ingredients together first as this is a simple recipe that's super quick to make.

    labelled ingredients for welsh rarebit recipe
    • Cheese. You should use a strong-tasting cheese such as a mature or sharp cheddar. A cornish rarebit would use a traditional cornish cheddar. It's best to grate or shred the cheese yourself rather than buy pre-grated cheese. This is because cheese that is already grated doesn't melt as well.
    • Bread. Use any bread but I like a nice sourdough that I can cut into thick slices.
    • Worcestershire Sauce. This adds a lot of flavour. Traditional Worcestershire Sauce is not suitable for vegetarians as it contains anchovies, but you can buy vegetarian and vegan versions.
    • English Mustard. This is a strong tasting mustard, but you could use other mustards such as Dijon mustard if you prefer.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Lightly toast the bread on both sides until just brown.

    two slices of toasted sourdough on a plate.

    In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, creme fraiche, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.

    egg yolk and creme fraiche mixed together in a bowl

    Stir in the grated cheese and any other ingredients you want to add (see Toppings ideas).

    grated cheese added to egg and creme fraiche and mustard

    Spread the toast with chutney (optional).

    2 slices of toasted bread on plate one spread with chutney.

    Spread the egg and cheese sauce mixture right up to the edges of the toast and grill for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.

    cheese mixture for welsh rarebit spread on sourdough

    Hint: You can make the cheese mixture in advance and keep it in the fridge for 3-4 days.

    How to make Buck Rarebit

    If you want to take your Welsh Rarebit to the next level, Buck Rarebit is what you're looking for. Add a poached or fried egg to the top of your welsh rarebit!

    Welsh Rarebit Variations

    There are many local varieties of Welsh Rarebit. To be truly local, you should use a local cheddar. Cornish rarebit uses local cornish cheddar. These all vary slightly in taste due to the differing grazing environments of the local cows where the cheeses are made. You can buy cheddar in various strengths from mild to extra mature. A mature or extra mature cheddar works best.

    People ask if you need to butter the bread first. It's up to you. I find the cheesy mixture is rich enough and you don't need the extra moisture of the butter to soften the bread.

    Topping Ideas

    You can add loads of different ingredients to this recipe. I like to always spread the toast with a sweet chutney before adding the rarebit mixture. You will need to fry or saute any veg before adding them to the mixture. Vegetables that go well are:- Spring onions, leeks, red onion, red peppers, mushrooms, spinach, and sliced tomatoes. For an extra spicy version, add a few drops of Tabasco Sauce.

    How to serving Welsh Rarebit

    Serve Welsh Rarebit just as it is, or with a nice green salad. It's best enjoyed hot when the cheese has just melted and is nice and gooey, but you can also eat it cold.

    two slices of toasted welsh rarebit on plate with sliced bread to side.

    Sustainability

    A Welsh Rarebit is a great opportunity for using up leftover vegetables. As the bread is toasted and then covered with a nice thick sauce, it's also a good way to use up bread that is slightly stale or past its best.

    Storage

    You can store the rarebit cheesy mixture in the fridge for 3 - 4 days. Rarebit can be enjoyed hot or cold. If you want to reheat it, cover the top with foil and place it in a hot oven for around 5 minutes. You could also reheat it (uncovered) in a microwave for around 30 seconds.

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    two slices of toasted welsh rarebit on plate with sliced bread to side.

    Welsh Rarebit with egg and no beer

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    A hearty and tasty cheese mixture served on toasted bread perfect for breakfast, lunch or a filling snack.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 3 minutes mins
    Total Time 8 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, lunch, Snack
    Cuisine British, Welsh
    Servings (Adjustable) 4
    Calories 260 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 slices bread 2cm thick, good quality, organic
    • 2 egg yolks free-range, organic
    • 100 g creme fraiche organic
    • 1 teaspoon english mustard organic
    • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce organic
    • 150 g mature cheddar cheese grated, organic. Similar strong flavoured hard cheese will do.

    Instructions
     

    • Lightly toast the bread until just brown.
      4 slices bread
    • In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, creme fraiche, mustard and worcestershire sauce.
      2 egg yolks, 100 g creme fraiche, 1 teaspoon english mustard, 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
    • Stir in the grated cheese and any other ingredients you want to add (see Toppings ideas).
      150 g mature cheddar cheese
    • Spread the toast with chutney (optional)
    • Spread the egg and cheese mixture right up to the edges of the toast and grill for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
    • Enjoy hot or leave to cool and store in the fridge overnight.

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    Notes

    Ingredient Notes

    • Cheese. You should use a strong-tasting cheese such as a mature or sharp cheddar. A cornish rarebit would use a traditional cornish cheddar. It's best to grate or shred the cheese yourself rather than buy pre-grated cheese. This is because cheese that is already grated doesn't melt as well.
    • Bread. Use any bread but I like a nice sourdough that I can cut into thick slices.
    • Worcestershire Sauce. This adds a lot of flavour. Traditional Worcestershire Sauce is not suitable for vegetarians as it contains anchovies, but you can buy vegetarian and vegan versions.
    • English Mustard. This is a strong tasting mustard, but you could use other mustards such as Dijon mustard if you prefer.

    Buck Rarebit

    If you want to take your Welsh Rarebit to the next level, Buck Rarebit is what you're looking for. Add a poached or fried egg to the top of your welsh rarebit!

    Variations

    There are many local varieties of Welsh Rarebit. To be truly local, you should use a local cheddar. Cornish rarebit uses local cornish cheddar. A mature or extra mature cheddar works best.

    Toppings

    You can add loads of different ingredients to this recipe. I like to always spread the toast with a sweet chutney before adding the rarebit mixture. You will need to fry or saute any veg before adding them to the mixture. Vegetables that go well are:- Spring onions, leeks, red onion, red peppers, mushrooms, spinach, and sliced tomatoes. For an extra spicy version, add a few drops of Tabasco Sauce.

    Storage & Reheating

    Store the rarebit cheesy mixture in the fridge for 3 - 4 days. Rarebit can be enjoyed hot or cold. If you want to reheat it, cover the top with foil and place it in a hot oven for around 5 minutes. You could also reheat it (uncovered) in a microwave for around 30 seconds.
     
     

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 438mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 506IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 325mgIron: 2mg

    The Nutritional Values are computer generated estimates based on industry standards and are provided as a helpful guide only.

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    1. Irene Warner

      February 08, 2023 at 8:52 am

      Awesome recipe thank you .

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