Welsh Rarebit

Ingredients

• 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 5 cups, we use Tillamook)
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup dark beer (we use Newcastle)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• coarse salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 5 slices of hearty bread
• 5 slices beefsteak tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your broiler and line a baking sheet with foil.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, stir together the cheese, egg yolks, beer, mustard, Worcestechire Sauce, and Cayenne pepper.

3. 3

   Place sliced bread on baking sheet and broil until lightly toasted on one side.

4. 4

   Be sure to check bread frequently, as it toasts up fairly quickly.

5. 5

   Remove bread and invert.

6. 6

   Divide the cheese mixture between the bread, pressing slightly to adhere.

7. 7

   Place tomato slices next to bread on baking sheet, drizzle tomatoes with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Return to broiler, and cook until cheese is bubbling and golden brown.

9. 9

   Place a slice of broiled tomato on top of each slice and serve immediately.