Welsh Rabbit (Rarebit) - Sort Of Toasted Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

375 g Mature cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
30 g butter or 30 g margarine
125 ml milk or 125 ml beer
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
8 slices bread, toasted
paprika (optional)

Preparation

Melt the butter or margarine in the top of a double boiler over boiling water. Add the milk or beer; when this is warm, add the grated cheese.
With a fork, stir lightly but constantly until the cheese is melted. Season with Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and cayenne.
Remove the saucepan from the heat, and stir in the lightly beaten egg, which will cook in a few seconds.
Pour the mixture over the hot toast.
Sprinkle with a little paprika if liked, and serve immediately.