Gourmet's Welsh Rabbit

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika, to taste
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup beer

Recipe

• 1 combine cheese and next four ingredients; set aside.
• 2 in medium saucepan, melt butter, then add beer.
• 3 when well-mixed, and back up to temperature, slowly begin adding in cheese mixture, 1/4-cup at a time, stirring well after each addition.
• 4 serving suggestions: fondue-style; on thickly-sliced, toasted, day-old bread (traditional); serve on the bread, then top with a poached egg and diced bacon (yorkshire rabbit).