Welsh Rarebit

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar
• 4 thick slices bread
• 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp flour
• ⅓ cup dark ale or milk
• 1 tsp mustard + 1 tsp worcestershire
• 1 egg yolk
• Chives

Method

1. Make a quick roux with butter and flour, whisk in the ale, then melt in the cheddar with the mustard and worcestershire into a thick, glossy sauce. Off the heat, beat in the yolk.
2. Toast the bread until sturdy.
3. Spread the cheese mixture thick to the very edges and broil until blistered, bubbling, and bronzed.
4. Scatter chives and eat immediately, while it's molten.