Welsh Rarebit (British toast dish)
Welsh Rarebit is a British cheese-on-toast dish topped with a savory mustard cheese sauce and broiled until bubbly.
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Instructions
- 1
Toast bread lightly first to remove moisture.
- 2
Melt butter and cook flour for 1 minute.
- 3
Gradually add milk to make a smooth sauce, then melt in cheese.
- 4
Season with mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper.
- 5
Spread sauce over toast and broil 2-3 minutes until bubbling.
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