Rachael Ray's Ritz Welsh Rarebit

A Welsh Rarebit dip from Nabisco and Rachael Ray, found on the back of a Ritz Cracker box. I'm putting it here for safe-keeping.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 18
• Yields: 2 1/3 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb bacon
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 1  dash paprika
• 1  dash cayenne pepper, to taste
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2  teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2  cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1  cup cherry tomatoes
•  Ritz cracker

Directions

1. Cook bacon until crisp. When cooled, crumble into bits and reserve.
2. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
3. Stir in flour and cook a minute BUT do not brown.
4. Whisk in milk and cream.
5. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer and cook until thickened.
6. Stir in paprika, cayenne, mustard, Worcestershire and cheese until melted and creamy.
7. Garnish with bacon bits and serve immediately with tomatoes and crackers for dipping.