A Scotch rarebit is a bit like a Welsh rarebit, except that it is made with Scotch whiskey instead of Welsh beer. You can serve it as a main course or as a side dish.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Welsh Rarebit Sandwiches
Sometimes called Welsh Rabbit (it doesn't actually contain rabbit!). Welsh rarebit is a mixture of cheddar cheese, ale (or beer) and seasonings. The cheese and other ingredients are melted and served over toasted bread or English muffins. In Britain, it is often served at "high tea".
Trivia: You can turn Welsh rabbit into a "golden buck" by topping it with a poached egg.
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Scotch Rarebit
Slow Cooker Welsh Rarebit
This Welsh rarebit combines American and sharp Cheddar cheese with beer and spices, slow-cooked until creamy. Perfect over toast or English muffins.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Welsh Rarebit
Originally known as Welsh Rabbit (despite not containing rabbit), this recipe is a traditional British dish. It's basically toasted bread topped with a hot, melted cheese sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Welsh Rarebit Sauce
Add rarebit to your repertoire. Melted butter mixed with Cheddar, Worcestershire, cream, and eggs makes an absolutely decadent sauce for topping toasts.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Welsh Rarebit Toasties
Made with milk, paprika, bread, deviled ham, cheddar cheese, mustard, steak sauce
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Cheddar Rarebit
Made with Cheddar cheese, bread, bacon, green onions, soy flour, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard, paprika, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes