Welsh Rarebit

Directions

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   In a medium saucepan, whisk the egg yolks.
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   Then add the milk and gently stir the liquid over low heat for 3 to four minutes, gradually raising the heat just to medium-low.
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   Add a large handful of cheese and stir.
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   Continue adding and stirring in this manner until all cheese is melted.
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   (It's okay if the first batch is lumpy before adding the next handful.)
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   Continue to stir, do not let the mixture boil.
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   After 5 to 7 minutes of constant stirring, the mixture should start to thicken noticably.
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   When the sauce is thick and smooth, add mustard and butter that you have cut into small pieces so that you are not adding a lot of butter at one time.
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   Toast the english muffins, either on broil in the oven or in a toaster, then place two tomato slices on each half.
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    Spoon the rarebit over each sandwich, reheating if it get's cold.
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    (The sauce becomes grainy as it cools.)
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    Garnish with parsley if your serving for a group.
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    Serve immediately!
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    Makes 4 sandwiches.