Warm Rarebit Dip with Seasoned Breadsticks
This cheesy bubbling warm rarebit dip brings the cozy charm of a classic British (or hobbit) pub snack to your table – perfect for a long evening in the Shire at The Green Dragon!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 753kcal
Ingredients
Seasoned Breadsticks
- 8 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 loaf bread such as roma or ciabatta
Warm Rarebit Dip
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light cream (half and half)
- ¾ cup beer such as ale
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
- pinch cayenne
- 150 g shredded Welsh cheddar cheese *see note
- 100 g shredded orange cheddar cheese *see note
Instructions
Seasoned Breadsticks
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and kosher salt. Whisk until combined and then remove from the heat. Cut the bread into sticks – about 4 inches long and 1 inch in diameter.
- Arrange the breadsticks on a baking sheet. Using a pastry brush, brush the seasoned butter on one side of the breadsticks. Flip the breadsticks and brush the other side, repeating until the breadsticks are lightly coated on all sides. Bake for 8 minutes and then flip the breadsticks over. Continue baking for another 3 to 5 minutes until the breadsticks are well browned. They will harden up as they cool. Transfer the breadsticks to a rack and cool.
Warm Rarebit Dip
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour, whisking until smooth to make a roux. Slowly add the cream to the roux in batches, whisking constantly to prevent lumping. After adding the cream, slowly add the beer, whisking until smooth. Add the Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, kosher salt, and cayenne.
- Heat the sauce until it thickens and bubbles, then turn down the heat. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and whisk until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from the heat.
- If serving the rarebit while still warm, it only needs to be broiled. Turn the oven broiler on high. Lightly grease either individual ramekins or a single gratin dish. Transfer the rarebit to the prepared pans and place on a baking sheet. Broil for 5 to 7 minutes until lightly browned on top.
Notes
*I recommend using a blend of Welsh cheddar cheese, such as Black Bomber, and an orange cheddar cheese to boost the colour of the overall dish, however, you can use any type of cheddar cheese you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 753kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1202mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1306IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 461mg | Iron: 4mg
