Tomato Rarebit

Name: Tomato Rarebit
Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk, heated; 5 ounces cheddar cheese, grated; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste); salt; 8 slices bread, toasted

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk, heated
5 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
2 eggs
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
salt
8 slices bread, toasted

Directions

1

Mix together the chopped tomatoes and the baking soda.
2

In a saucepan, melt the butter, stir in flour, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
3

Slowly pour in the warm milk and stir until smooth. (Mixture will be thick).
4

Add the tomato/baking soda mixture, cheese, eggs, cayenne, and salt to taste.
5

Cook over very low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth and blended.
6

Spoon over the toast and serve hot.