Welsh Rarebit

This has got to be one of the comfort foods of all times. How can it be bad with all these great ingredients? This recipe is courtesy of Alton Brown, 2003.

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  porter beer
• 3⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 2  drops  hot sauce
• 4  slices  toasted  rye bread

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Cook, whisking constantly for 2-3 minutes, being careful not to brown the flour.
2. Whisk in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper until smooth.
3. Add beer and whisk to combine.
4. Pour in cream and whisk until well combined and smooth.
5. Gradually add cheese, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and sauce is smooth, this will take 4-5 minutes.
6. Add hot sauce.
7. Pour over toast and serve immediately.