What does rarebit mean?

Table of Contents:

1. What does rarebit mean?
2. Why do they call cheese on toast Welsh rarebit?
3. What do you call cheese on toast?
4. Can you have cheese on toast for breakfast?
5. What can I eat on toast?
6. What can you spread on toast?

What does rarebit mean?

The word rarebit is a corruption of rabbit, "Welsh rabbit" being first recorded in 1725, and "rarebit" in 1781. Rarebit is not used on its own, except in alluding to the dish. In 1785, Francis Grose defined a "Welch rabbit" [sic] as "a Welch rare bit", without saying which came first.

Why do they call cheese on toast Welsh rarebit?

A popular legend suggests that the meat-based name for this meatless dish stems from Welsh peasants for whom cheese was a substitute for the meat they could not afford. Whatever its origins, the dish is today a staple of British fare and a common pub food, often paired with a pint of beer or ale.

What do you call cheese on toast?

Welsh Rarebit is a specialty recipe for cheese on toast, and it is easy to make, delicious, and incredibly comforting. It's a family favorite, and a popular British breakfast recipe.

Can you have cheese on toast for breakfast?

Any hard cheese will work. Slice the cheese and cover the toast. The bread needs to be covered with cheese but avoid it being too thick as it can become a bit too oily if there is more cheese than bread.

What can I eat on toast?

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What can you spread on toast?

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• Whipped Cream and Berries.