CRAB RAREBIT

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Welsh Rarebit originated in Wales in the 1700s as a way of pairing together two great Welsh foods--wheat bread and cheddar cheese. Despite the lack of meat, it was originally called Welsh Rabbit, but over time it became known as Welsh Rarebit. Variations cropped up over the decades that incorporated different cheeses and...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs, separated
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 to 1 Tbsp hot sauce (such as tabasco) - optional
1 Tbsp english mustard
2/3 cup cheddar cheese, grated (comte cheese is also good in this recipe)
8 1/2 oz cooked crabmeat, drained (about 2/3 cup)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
1 medium lemon, juiced
6 slice sourdough bread, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • 1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, then stir in flour to form a roux. Keep stirring with a wooden spoon for about 2 minutes to cook out the floury taste. Gradually whisk in the milk. It will be a bit lumpy at first, but keep whisking. Once the mixture is smooth, set it aside to cool slightly.
  • 2. Whisk the egg whites until stiff.
  • 3. Preheat oven broiler.
  • 4. Whisk egg yolks, Worcestershire, hot sauce, mustard and cheese into the roux. Add the crab meat, season lightly with about a teaspoon or so of parsley and a generous squeeze of lemon juice. If you wish, you could add another teaspoon of black pepper. Then fold in the egg whites.
  • 5. Place a slice of sourdough toast on each place. Spread the crab mix on each slice of toast.
  • 6. Place toasts on a broiler pan, and place under the broiler for 4 to 6 minutes or until the crab mixture is puffy and bubbling and lightly browned.
  • 7. Garnish each serving with a generous sprinkling of chopped parsley, and serve immediately while still hot.

Ibrahim D Preamier Guy
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This crab rarebit was amazing! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The sauce was so flavorful and the crab was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Starks Vision Films
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The crab rarebit was delicious. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Katarzyna Roberts
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. The crab rarebit was cheesy and flavorful, and the guests loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Mdbodrudoza Islam
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I've made this crab rarebit recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the crab is tender and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shafaqat Ali
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This crab rarebit was amazing! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The sauce was so flavorful and the crab was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Citali Kawaykla
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The crab rarebit was delicious. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Adil Naveed
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. The crab rarebit was cheesy and flavorful, and the guests loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Engr val Clint
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I've made this crab rarebit recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the crab is tender and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lokmaya Sunuwar
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This crab rarebit was amazing! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The sauce was so flavorful and the crab was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Nouman Noumi
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The crab rarebit was delicious. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nadeem ktk
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. The crab rarebit was cheesy and flavorful, and the guests loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Justina Russo
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I've been looking for a good crab rarebit recipe for ages, and this one is perfect! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the crab is tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


paul january
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This crab rarebit was delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The sauce was cheesy and flavorful, and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.