Mean Chef's Welsh Rarebit

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2/3 cup ale
• 10 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon English mustard
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 2-3 drops Tabasco sauce
• 6 English muffins, split in halves, toasted
• 6 slices bacon, cooked to crispy
• chopped parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, add the flour and whisk to make a roux.

2. 2

   Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Whisk in the ale and boil the mixture for 3 minutes while whisking.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to low, add the Cheddar cheese, mustard, Worcestershire, and Tabasco pepper sauce, and cook, stirring, until hot but not boiling.

5. 5

   Spoon the Cheddar mixture over the toasted muffins, garnish with parsley and serve with crispy bacon.