Welsh Rarebit

• 125 g (4 oz) mature Cheddar cheese, grated
• 3 tablespoons pale ale,

Put the cheese and pale ale, wine or milk in a saucepan with the butter and stir over a low heat until the cheese and butter have melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Don’t let it boil. Season with pepper. Preheat the grill to hot.

Spread the toast slices thinly with mu