Tomato Rarebit

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Stir in flour until smooth, then continue to cook and stir until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Gradually stir in the milk so that no lumps form and then simmer until thick, stirring the whole time.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat.

5. 5

   Stir together the baking soda and canned tomatoes; stir into the sauce.

6. 6

   Whisk together the mustard and eggs; stir into the tomato sauce.

7. 7

   Set the saucepan over a pot of barely simmering water (like a double boiler).

8. 8

   Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese has melted.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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