1 tbsp. butter
1 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
3/4 c. beer, divided
Dash of cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. cornstarch

Melt the butter in the top of a double boiler.

Add the cheese and all but 1 tablespoon of beer. Cook over hot, not boiling water until the cheese melts. Combine the seasonings with the remaining tablespoon of beer and stir into the cheese. Combine the slightly beaten egg with the cornstarch; stir into the cheese mixture and let it thicken slightly. Serve immediately over toast or broiled tomato halves. 4 servings.