Miss Parloa's Young Housekeeper / Designed Especially to Aid Beginners; Economical Receipts for Those Who Are Cooking for Two or Three

by Maria Parloa

Welsh Rarebit.

1/2 pint of soft mild cheese.

1/2 gill of milk.

1 egg.

1/2 tablespoonful of butter.

1/4 teaspoonful of salt.

1/2 teaspoonful of mustard.

A grain of cayenne.

3 slices of toast.

Break the cheese into small bits. Beat the egg, and add the other ingredients to it. Put the mixture in a small saucepan, which place in another of boiling water. Stir over the fire until the mixture becomes a smooth, creamy mass. Immediately spread this on the hot toast, and serve. The rarebit can be made on the table in the chafing dish.