Oyster Rarebit

A dish where oysters and butter do the work.

Recipes For The Chafing-dish

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
  • 1 cup oysters
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ lb. soft mild cheese, cut in small pieces
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Few grains cayenne
  • 2 eggs
Make it lactose-friendly
  • 2 tablespoons butter → plant butter, ghee (mostly lactose-free), or olive oil
  • ½ lb. soft mild cheese, cut in small pieces → lactose-free or aged hard cheese (naturally lower lactose)

Swaps are suggestions, not medical advice. Check labels if lactose is a serious issue for you.

Steps

  1. Clean, parboil, and drain oysters, reserving liquor; then remove and discard tough muscle. Melt butter, add cheese and seasonings; as cheese melts, add gradually oyster liquor, and eggs slightly beaten. As soon as mixture is smooth, add soft part of oysters. Serve on zephyrettes or bread toasted on one side, rarebit being poured over untoasted side.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
Calories426
Protein22.6 g
Fat36.4 g
Carbs1.9 g
Fiber0.0 g
Sodium732 mg

Source

The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book (Fannie Farmer, pub. domain) — Public domain in the United States