Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash pepper
  • 4 large firm tomatoes
  • 1 head cauliflower, cooked whole
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked peas

Method

  • Melt butter in saucepan; blend in flour.
  • Gradually stir in milk and vegetable stock. Stir and cook until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Beat egg yolk, stir into sauce and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat and season with half the cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Cut off top slice from tomatoes.
  • Drain vegetables, arrange cauliflower in center, peas and tomatoes in groups around in a shallow buttered 2-quart baking dish.
  • Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper.
  • Pour sauce over all vegetables and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 450 degrees until brown, about 15 minutes; or broil until heated and golden brown. Serve immediately.