How to Make an Authentic Welsh Rarebit

My grandfather was a Welshman. He never cooked, but he did make Welsh rarebit as he had learned from his mother who came to the USA from Wales. I will share his way of making it step by step with you.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• sharp cheddar cheese
• a pie pan or
• a microwave dish
• onions (optional)
• freshly baked bread
• platter
• knife or spatula

1. 

   Welsh Rarebit
   
   Slice the cheese in pieces and spread the pieces in a pie pan or in a ceramic dish for the microwave. I prefer to prepare it in the microwave, but grandfather always made it in a pie pan on the top of the stove.

2. If you like you may slice Vidalia onions in small pieces and layer them over the cheese. I always do this, because it makes an excellent rarebit. Occasionally grandfather put onions in his.
   He always cooked his cheese and onions in the pie pan on the kitchen range. I like preparing it in the microwave, which is easier and faster.
   They did not have microwaves in grandfather's day. If they did, I feel sure he would have used them. Melt the cheese for about 5 or 6 minutes depending how much cheese you are melting. It takes a bit longer on the stove.
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3. When the cheese is melted stir it with a spoon, mixing it so that it is all the same consistency. Spread the rarebit on homemade bread and place it on a platter it. Watch it vanish! Enjoy!
   When I was a child, I always looked forward to getting the cheese that stuck to the bottom of the pie pan. It is especially crispy and tasty.