Savoury Toasts

Instructions

1. Cut some slices of bread free from crust, about half an inch thick and two inches and a half square.
2. Butter the tops thickly, spread a little mustard on them, and then cover them with a deep layer of grated cheese and of ham seasoned rather highly with cayenne.
3. Fry them in good butter, but do not turn them in the pan.
4. Lift them out, and place them in a Dutch oven for a few minutes to dissolve the cheese: serve them very hot.
5. Proportions: To 4 tablespoonsful of grated English cheese, an equal portion of very finely minced, or grated ham; but of Parmesan, or Gruyere, 6 tablespoonsful. Seasoning of mustard and cayenne.
6. Note: these toasts, for which we give the original receipt unaltered, may be served in the cheese-course of a dinner. Truffles minced, seasoned, and stewed tender in butter with an eschalot or two, may be served on fried toasts or croutons, and will generally be liked.