Walsh Rarebit

Ingredients

• ½ lb sharp cheddar cheese, diced small
• 1 tbsp butter
• ½ tsp dry mustard
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• salt
• ½ cup beer
• 4 slices toast

Method

1. Combine the cheese, butter, and mustard in a heavy-bottomed pan, a chafing dish, or the top of a double boiler.
2. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is melted.
3. Beat some of the cheese mixture into the egg, then return the egg-cheese mix into the pan.
4. Add salt to taste
5. Add beer and cook for 1-2 minutes more, until very hot but not boiling.