Tomato Rarebit

Directions

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.