Best 9 Daddys Welsh Rabbit Rarebit Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable dish that is both easy to make and packed with flavor? Look no further than Daddy's Welsh Rabbit, a classic dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. This traditional dish is a savory combination of melted cheese, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, served over toasted bread or crackers. In this article, we present three variations of this timeless recipe, each offering a unique twist on the original.

The first recipe, Daddy's Classic Welsh Rabbit, stays true to the traditional method, using a blend of sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses to create a rich and tangy sauce. The second recipe, Spicy Welsh Rabbit, adds a kick of heat with the addition of cayenne pepper and chili powder, creating a dish that is sure to satisfy those who enjoy a bit of spice. Finally, the third recipe, Herbed Welsh Rabbit, incorporates a blend of fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme, and chives, to create a flavorful and aromatic sauce. No matter which variation you choose, Daddy's Welsh Rabbit is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So gather your ingredients and prepare to indulge in this timeless classic.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WELSH RAREBIT



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A classic English tavern snack, Welsh Rarebit is essentially a rich beer cheese fondue drizzled over toasted bread - it's cheesy comfort food at its simplest. The English have long enjoyed topping their toast with a wide range of tasty foodstuffs, and no dish captures this tradition better than the 18th century tavern nosh known as Welsh Rabbit, which, oddly enough, contains no rabbit whatsoever. The moniker was designed as a slight by the English, who created the dish, toward the Welsh, whom they considered shifty, shiftless, and usually broke. So broke, in fact, that they might actually call a piece of cheese a rabbit...which doesn't make a lick of sense. As for the "rarebit" variation, we can only assume it was devised in an effort to appease customers angered by the fact that there was no rabbit in their rabbit. Whatever you call it, I certainly would say that any dish that marries beer, cheese, and toast qualifies as good eats. When I make it, I prefer to do so right in front of the fire with my camp stove, which is basically a cast iron Dutch oven with little feet on it. If you don't have one of these, I"m sure you're going to get one. But until then, just make the sauce in a heavy saucepan over low heat. This recipe first appeared in Season 7 of Good Eats. Photo by Lynne Calamia

Provided by Level Agency

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dark beer, such as porter
3/4 cup heavy cream
6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) shredded cheddar cheese
2 drops hot sauce
4 slices toasted rye bread

Steps:

  • Melt the butter over medium-low heat in a small saucepan. Whisk in the flour and 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 the beer and whisk to combine. Pour in the cream and whisk until well combined and smooth. Gradually add the cheese, stirring constantly, until the cheese melts and sauce is smooth, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the hot sauce. Pour over toast and serve immediately.

WELSH RAREBIT



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup porter beer
3/4 cup heavy cream
6 ounces (approximately 1 1/2 cups) shredded Cheddar
2 drops hot sauce
4 slices toasted rye bread

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.

DADDY'S WELSH RABBIT (RAREBIT)



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This was my father's recipe. With his coastal southern accent, it always sounded like he was saying "Welsh Rabbit." Only when I was older did I discover there was nothing rabbit about this rare bit! I think he always used milk as the liquid in his recipe, and that was usually a can of evaporated milk. I have used the traditional...

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 can(s) (5 ounces) evaporated milk (or 2/3 cup beer or ale)
1 c grated extra sharp cheddar cheese (or more if desired)
1/2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp hot sauce (tabasco)
4 slice bread, toasted

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in medium skillet over medium-low heat. When melted, stir in flour and continue to stir until well mixed and foamy. Cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
  • 2. SLOWLY stir in milk (or beer) until a smooth sauce forms. Stir constantly so lumps break up and sauce smooths out.
  • 3. Stir in grated cheese, and continue to stir until cheese melts completely and is well-blended. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
  • 4. Reduce heat to warm; keep warm and stir cheese sauce occasionally while preparing toast.
  • 5. Thick sliced homemade bread works best, or use Texas Toast. Cut toasted bread into triangles. Arrange triangles on plate and top with about 1/2 cup or more cheese sauce.

REAL WELSH RAREBIT



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A classic version of this dish was shared with me years ago. This is is my adaptation to more local ingredients. If you don't like beer, you can replace it with milk and it will still taste great. Serve over toasted bread or English muffins.

Provided by MOMFISH

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 cup whole milk
½ cup beer
½ pound Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat; blend in the flour, salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce; continue cooking and stirring until the mixture is smooth and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; gradually stir in the milk; return to heat and stir continually until the mixture comes to a boil. Slowly pour in the beer; cook 1 minute more while still stirring. Melt the Cheddar cheese into the mixture in small portions until completely incorporated. Remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 63.3 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 505.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

TRADITIONAL WELSH RAREBIT



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Brings back childhood memories of staying home with Mum and making these delicious cheese on toasts. The cheese sauce is also wonderful for topping fish or roasted veggies. Do use a heavy British or European beer.

Provided by Allyson

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup British beer
1 ½ cups heavy cream
4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 egg yolks
8 slices bread

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan oven low heat. Add flour and whisk for 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to brown the flour. Whisk in Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper until very smooth. Whisk in beer. Pour in heavy cream and whisk until smooth. Add Cheddar cheese gradually, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove cheese sauce from the heat and let cool, about 5 minutes. Whisk in egg yolks.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Toast bread slices on 1 side. Arrange on a baking sheet with the untoasted side facing up. Spoon cheese sauce over the untoasted side.
  • Place under the preheated broil until bubbling and golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 230.5 mg, Fat 41.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 723.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

WELSH RAREBIT



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup milk
1 pound sharp English Cheshire cheese, aged preferred, grated
1/2 tablespoon dry English mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
2 eggs
1/2 cup stout or ale
Toasted country bread
Several apples or pears and walnut halves as accompaniment

Steps:

  • In the top of a double boiler, heat the butter until it begins to brown. Add the milk and heat until very hot. Add the cheese slowly and allow it to melt completely. Add the mustard and combine. Season with pepper.
  • In a small bowl beat the eggs. Add several tablespoons of the hot cheese mixture to the eggs. Add the warmed eggs to the pot of melted cheese and stir. Add the stout, stir to combine and heat for 2 minutes more.
  • Pour the cheese over the toast. Serve with fruit and nuts.

WELSH RABBIT



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Categories     Beer     Milk/Cream     Egg     Broil     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Cheddar     Winter     Simmer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly

Yield Makes 8 savory-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 (1/3-inch-thick) diagonal baguette slices
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup porter or ale
1/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
6 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, coarsely grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 large egg yolk

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Spread one side of bread slices with 2 tablespoons butter (total), then arrange slices, buttered sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until golden brown, 1 to 4 minutes.
  • Melt remaining tablespoon butter in a 1-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, then add flour and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Add beer and milk in a stream, whisking, then whisk in mustard, pepper, and cheese. Bring to a simmer over moderately low heat, whisking, then simmer, whisking, until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and immediately whisk in yolk. Serve cheese sauce on toast.

WELSH RAREBIT



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Anyone can lay a few slices of cheese on toast and melt them, but creating a thick sauce of cheese, beer and spices and then spreading it on toast creates one of the best late-night snacks I know. This is Welsh rarebit, or rabbit, a traditional British dish whose name has a long and complicated history, one we will not go into here.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon mustard powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
3/4 cup strong dark beer, like Guinness
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
1 pound Cheddar, Double Gloucester or other English cheese (or other good semi-hard cheese, like Comté or Gruyère, or a mixture), grated
4 to 8 pieces lightly toasted bread

Steps:

  • Put butter in a saucepan over medium heat and, as it melts, stir in flour. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and very fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in mustard and cayenne, then whisk in beer and Worcestershire sauce.
  • When mixture is uniform, turn heat to low and stir in cheese, again stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and pour into a broad container to set (you can refrigerate for up to a day at this point).
  • Spread mixture thickly on toast and put under broiler until bubbly and edges of toast are crisp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 676, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 26 grams, Sodium 1037 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 2 grams

TRADITIONAL WELSH RAREBIT



Traditional Welsh Rarebit image

Real Welsh rarebit has a real bite to it, which means you need a strong cheddar, sharp cheddar or mature cheddar. You can serve it by itself on white toast or add toppings to it. My personal favourite is poached egg or fresh ripe summer tomato slices. Yum!

Provided by Tea Girl

Categories     Welsh

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

225 g grated sharp cheddar cheese or 225 g grated mature cheddar cheese
3 1/2 tablespoons of good ale (don't put in here something you wouldn't drink!)
2 tablespoons English mustard, not powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
salt and pepper
4 slices bread

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven grill.
  • Combine cheese, ale, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper in a pot over very low heat or in a double boiler.
  • Melt, stirring occasionally, until smooth and well mixed.
  • Spread mixture on bread, and heat under the grill for about 1 minute and serve, or spread on toasted bread and eat immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.8, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 59.1, Sodium 483.8, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 17.5

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed pan to prevent the Welsh rarebit from burning.
  • Grate the cheese finely so that it melts smoothly.
  • Use a good quality beer for the best flavor.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a bit of spice.
  • Serve the Welsh rarebit immediately on toast or crackers.

Conclusion:

Welsh rarebit is a classic British dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover cheese and bread, and it is also a delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a hearty meal, Welsh rarebit is a great option.

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