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Welsh Rarebit Macaroni Cheese made with classic welsh rarebit style recipe using ale, cayenne pepper, mustard and cheese

Welsh Rarebit Macaroni Cheese

This Welsh rarebit macaroni cheese combines an old English snack and the ever-famous children's macaroni and cheese dish. This version, however, includes British ale, making this the perfect no-fuss adult dinner party item.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British
Calories: 521

Ingredients
  

  • 50 g Plain Flour
  • 50 g Salted Butter.
  • 500 ml Ale
  • 1 Tsp. English Mustard
  • 150 g Strong English Cheddar Grated + 50g Extra for topping
  • 1 Tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • Salt To Taste
  • Pinch Of Cayenne Pepper
  • 400 g Macaroni Pasta
  • 20 g Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 10 g Fresh Parsley Chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 200C or 180C, Fan 0r 400F, Gas 6.
  2. Bring a pan of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
  3. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter over medium heat and stir in the flour. Cook for 1 minute to remove the taste of the flour.
  4. Slowly stir in the ale. Adding in stages helps avoid lumps in the final sauce by not adding too much liquid before the roux has combined with the ale.
  5. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt to taste.
  6. Stir the drained pasta through the sauce and then pour into an ovenproof dish. Top with the extra cheese and breadcrumbs.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese has melted and the breadcrumbs are crispy.
  8. Finish with the chopped parsley, and serve hot.