The secret is the quality of the cheese, Cheddar or Cheshire or as you prefer. In Wales, the idea was that when a hunter came home with no rabbit, this is what he had to eat. Some experts insist it be made with stale ale. However it is common for the ale to substituted with cream or milk. Commonly served with tomato on the toast, above or below. Many people broil, although the original was not broiled. Other variations include: Serving over sliced chicken or turkey on buttered toast and topped bacon and broiled until the bacon crisps. Over cooked broccoli, cauliflour or asparagus or even ham on toast. Over sliced hard boiled or poached egg on toast. Bits of cooked lobster, shrimp, crab or tuna on rice or toast.