Welsh Rarebit on Beer Waffles with Bacon and Tomatoes Recipe

Ingredients (25)

• For the Waffles:
• 1 3/4 cups (about 8 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs, separated
• 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter (6 ounces), melted
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3/4 cup porter ale
• Cooking spray
• For the Sauce and Assembly:
• 16 strips thick-cut bacon
• 12 scallions, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup porter ale
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper
• 16 thick slices tomato from 4 large, ripe tomatoes