The Whip Taverns Welsh Rarebit |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe appeared in the SOS column of the LA Times. The original recipe is from The Whip Tavern in Coatesille, PA. This is a rich, cheesy dish that is browned under the broiler and served with crostini for dipping. The ale they recommend is Smithwick's Irish Ale, but any will do. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
3 tablespoons flour |
1/2 cup ale |
2 cups heavy cream |
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce |
1 tablespoon dry mustard |
2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded |
3 ounces stilton cheese |
1 (8 ounce) baguette, thinly sliced on the bias and toasted |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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).
3. Whisk in the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and the dry mustard; return to a simmer and fold in the cheddar and Stilton cheeses.
4. Continue cooking until the mixture is smooth; remove from heat.
5. Transfer mixture to a shallow, oven-proof dish or ramekins and place under broiler to lightly brown the top.
6. Serve with the toasted baguette slices (crostini).
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