Cheddar Baked Eggs

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   In a large saute pan over low heat, melt butter.
3. 3
   Add flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, taking care not to brown the flour.
4. 4
   Slowly add hot milk, using a wire whisk to stir.
5. 5
   Cook the roux into the milk over low simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until mixture has thickened.
6. 6
   Add the salt, pepper and cayenne.
7. 7
   Stir in the cheese and the green onions.
8. 8
   Remove from the heat when the cheese has fully melted.
9. 9
   Using a large baking dish or individual ramekins, pour the hot sauce into the dish(es).
10. 10
    Break the eggs, one at a time, into a small, shallow fruit dish and slide them, one at a time, into the sauce.
11. 11
    Place in the oven and bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until the whites and yolks have begun to set.
12. 12
    Serve immediately.