Rachael Ray’s Ritz Welsh Rarebit

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 17
Rachael Ray's Ritz Welsh Rarebit for a cheesy and hearty breakfast
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
543
Sugar
4g
Fat
47g
Rachael Ray's Ritz Welsh Rarebit is a hearty and cheesy dish that's perfect for breakfast or any time of day. This dish originated in Wales, where it was traditionally made with cheese and ale. Rachael Ray's recipe incorporates fresh cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and Ritz crackers for a unique twist on the classic Welsh rarebit. This dish is easy to make and is sure to become a family favorite in no time.

Instructions

1.In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon till crispy. Place the bacon on paper towel and crumble it when cooled down.
2.In the same skillet, melt the butter over low to medium heat; add the flour and stir to incorporate. Cook the mixture until light golden, stir occasionally about 2 minutes.
3.Add milk and heavy cream slowly, whisking continuously till the mixture forms a smooth consistency. Increase heat to medium and continue to whisk, adding dash paprika, dry mustard and cayenne pepper. Stir, ensuring that there are no lumps.
4.Add Worcestershire sauce and the shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Stir it well into the mixture.
5.Reduce the heat to low and add cherry tomatoes. Cook until the cheese is melted, and tomatoes are hot, stirring occasionally, for about 4-5 minutes.
6.Serve hot on Ritz crackers and top with crumbled bacon.

PROS

This cheesy recipe is easy to make and delicious for breakfast or any time of day.

The recipe uses fresh and flavorful ingredients.

CONS

This recipe is quite heavy and cheesy, which may not be suitable for some diets.

The addition of bacon, Ritz crackers, and cream can make this dish high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not particularly healthy, it does provide some good quality protein and calcium from the cheese.
Additionally, tomatoes contain antioxidants that may help prevent chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.

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