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daddy's welsh rabbit (rarebit)

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Susan Feliciano
@frenchtutor
Oak Ridge, TN

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 beer in mine, but either works well. My father always used extra sharp Cheddar. In these pictures, I have used white Cheddar and Gouda. You serve it over toast points. A favorite of my family when we were children, and also of my own children.

(3 ratings)
yield 2 - 3
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For daddy's welsh rabbit (rarebit)

  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1 can
    (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

How To Make daddy's welsh rabbit (rarebit)

  • 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.
  • Stir well to keep any lumps out of your white sauce.
    2
    SLOWLY stir in milk (or beer) until a smooth sauce forms. Stir constantly so lumps break up and sauce smooths out.
  • Keep heat low when adding cheese.
    3
    Stir in grated cheese, and continue to stir until cheese melts completely and is well-blended. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
  • Rich and smooth cheese sauce.
    4
    Reduce heat to warm; keep warm and stir cheese sauce occasionally while preparing toast.
  • I think I like the sharp Cheddar best!
    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.
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