Chowning Tavern's Welsh Rabbit


1 tbs. butter
1 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
3/4 c. beer, divided
dash cayenne pepper or hot sauce
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. EACH: salt, worcestershire sauce
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. cornstarch

In the top of a double boiler, melt butter.
Add cheese and all but 1 tbs. of beer.
Over hot, NOT boiling water, cook until cheese melts.
In a separate bowl, combine pepper, dry mustard, salt and
Worcestershire with remaining tablespoon beer; stir into cheese.
In a separate bowl, combine eggs with cornstarch;
stir into cheese mixture and let it thicken slightly.
Serve immediately over toast, with two pieces of crisp bacon and tomato slice on top.
Makes 4 servings.