Difference between Welsh rabbit and beer cheese dip
When I have looked at recipes for Welsh rabbit (rarebit), and beer cheese dip / soup, they seem very similar. Does one make a decent substitute for the other?
Best Answer
The similarities…
Fat, flour, cheese, milk
The differences…
Welsh Rarebit - English mustard, Worcestershire sauce
Beer cheese dip - garlic, paprika, dijon mustard, beer [optional in rarebit]
You might swap one for the other, but warn your diners first which they're getting.
If I got garlic in Welsh rarebit I'd probably not eat it, wondering what the heck was wrong with it. if I knew it was meant to be there beforehand, I probably would.
Similar could be said for the Dijon [too vinegary] & paprika [odd colour even before tasting].
I'd eat either & probably enjoy it, so long as I knew what I was getting before I tasted it; otherwise you get that odd mental trip-up like when you think you've been served tea but it's actually coffee. It's revolting until you realise, then it's fine.
BTW, rarebit works really well for Philly cheesesteak ;)
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What is the difference between cheese on toast and Welsh rarebit?
Cheese on toast is made by grilling slices of pure cheese on toasted bread whereas welsh rarebit is a grilled cheese based sauce made from cheese, flour, beer and often added egg.Why do they call Welsh rarebit cheese on toast?
"Welsh" was probably used as a pejorative dysphemism, meaning "anything substandard or vulgar", and suggesting that "only people as poor and stupid as the Welsh would eat cheese and call it rabbit", or that "the closest thing to rabbit the Welsh could afford was melted cheese on toast".What is beer cheese dip made of?
Made with lager, sharp Cheddar, and nutty Gruy\xe8re, this beer cheese is perfect for game day or any casual get-together. Perfect for game day or any time you're having friends over, beer cheese is a melty cheese dip made from lager, sharp Cheddar, nutty Gruy\xe8re, and other seasonings.Why is it called Beer Cheese?
Beer cheese isn't a type of cheese, but rather is made from various cheeses. It's thought to have originated in Kentucky in the 1930s as a salty snack to serve at bars. The Kentucky version is traditionally made with German lagers, but today it is often made with IPAs, stouts, and other craft brews.Is this the BEST Grilled Cheese Ever? The Welsh Rarebit | SAM THE COOKING GUY 4K
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