Irish Rarebit (Cheese on Toast)

Ingredients

• about 225 g Cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Soy-free Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon Dry mustard
• to taste Salt and pepper
• 4 Bread slices, toasted

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Place a medium saucepan on the stove over medium heat (176.7°C / 175°C). Add the 2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt completely.
2. 2Once the butter is melted, add the 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Whisk constantly for 1 minute until it forms a smooth paste. The mixture should smell slightly nutty.
3. 3Gradually pour in the 1/2 cup of milk while whisking continuously. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and there are no lumps.
4. 4Reduce the heat to low (93.33°C / 95°C). Add the about 225 g of grated Cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon of soy-free Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon of dry mustard to the saucepan. Stir gently and constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
5. 5Taste the cheese sauce and add salt and pepper as needed. Stir well to combine.
6. 6Arrange the 4 toasted bread slices on plates. Pour the warm cheese sauce evenly over each slice of toast. Serve immediately.

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