Ingredients

The following ingredients have 3 Servings
  • 150ml/5fl oz whole milk
  • 1½ tbsp plain flour
  • 400g/14oz Irish cheddar cheese, grated
  • 160g/6oz breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp English mustard powder
  • 120ml/4fl oz stout
  • 2 free-range eggs, yolks only
  • 4 spring onions, finely chopped
  • 6 slices toasted soda bread

Instruction

  • Warm the milk in a saucepan and whisk in the flour. Keep stirring and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer. The milk should thicken slightly.
  • Add the cheese and stir over a low heat until it has melted. Add the breadcrumbs, mustard and stout. Continue stirring until the mixture comes together, it should leave the sides of the pan.
  • Remove from the heat and tip into a bowl, leave to cool slightly. Once cooled add the egg yolks and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until the egg is thoroughly mixed in. Add the chopped spring onions.
  • Spread the rarebit on toasted soda bread and place under a hot grill until bubbling and golden-brown.