Garden Tomato Rarebit

From: Fresh from the Farm Stand

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
• 1 Cup Light Cream, Warmed
• 1/8 Teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 Cup Tomatoes, Finely Chopped
• 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  

• 2 Eggs, Lightly Beaten
• 1 Teaspoon Dry Mustard
• Fresh Basil to Taste
• Chopped Cayenne Pepper to Taste
• Salt and Pepper to Taste
• 6 Slices Bread, Toasted
  

Directions:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour; cook and stir 2-3 minutes. Slowly pour in cream; cook and stir until mixture thickens.
• In a small bowl, stir baking soda into tomatoes. Add tomato mixture to saucepan with remaining ingredients, except toast. Reduce heat to low, cook and stir until cheese melts. Do not boil.
• To serve, spoon over slices of toast.