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Buck rarebit is a variation of the traditional British dish, Welsh rarebit. Welsh rarebit is a savory dish made with toasted bread topped with a cheddar cheese sauce. The sauce typically includes ingredients like beer or ale, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, mustard, and paprika.1

When an egg is added on top of the Welsh rarebit, it is then called buck rarebit. The origins of the name "Welsh rarebit" are uncertain, with the term "Welsh rabbit" first appearing in 1725 and "rarebit" in 1785. It is a common pub food in Britain.1

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