Recipe: Welsh Rarebit

Dear Susan,

Welsh Rarebit is very easy to make. Here are two recipes from the Joy of Cooking:

I. WELSH RAREBIT WITH BEER

Grate or shred:
1 lb. aged yellow cheese

Melt in a double boiler over -- not in -- boiling water:
1 tablespoon butter

Stir in:
1 cup beer
When the beer is warm, stir in the cheese. Stir constantly with a fork until the cheese is melted. Beat slightly and add:
1 egg

Season the rarebit with:
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
a few grains cayenne
1/4 teaspoon curry powder or a pinch of saffron
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Serve at once on crackers, hot toast or grilled tomatoes

II. WELSH RAREBIT WITH MILK

Melt in a double boiler over -- not in -- boiling water:
1 tablespoon butter

Stir in and melt:
1 1/2 cups diced aged yellow cheese

Add:
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
a few grains cayenne
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Stir in slowly:
1/2 to 3/4 cup cream

When the mixture is hot, remove the pan from the heat. beat in:
1 egg yolk

Serve the rarebit at once over hot toasted crackers or bread