William Randolph Hearst's Welsh Rarebit
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Butter
- 1 lb. Cheddar Cheese, grated I used yellow cheddar. Mr. Hearst was not specific in his recipe.
- 2/3 cup Beer, warm and open Again The Chief did not specify what type of beer. I used Pacifico.
- 1 tsp. Dry Mustard
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- Dash Cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp. Paprika
- Crisp crackers or toast for serving.
Instructions
- In a chafing dish or large double boiler placed over simmering water, melt the butter.
- Add the grated cheese and stir until it begins to melt, then slowly add the beer, stirring.
- Add the seasonings.
- Add an egg and stir until it is combined with the mixture.
- Serve over crackers or toast as soon as it is ready.
Notes
I topped with steamed asparagus. Some recipes call for broiling the top so the cheese gets crispy. William Randolph Hearst's recipe did not so I left the cheese sauce soft and goopy.