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Tomato Rarebit

A party-table recipe from 1910 featuring butter, with the historic method and citation preserved.

PartySnackVegetarianStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep20 min
Est. cook10 min
Est. serves6
Total30 min
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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ¾ cup thin cream
  • ¾ cup stewed and strained tomatoes
  • ⅛ teaspoon soda
  • 2 cups finely cut cheese
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • Salt
  • Mustard
  • Cayenne

Historical transcription

Source method

  1. 1

    Put butter in chafing-dish; when melted, add flour. Pour on, gradually, cream, and as soon as mixture thickens add tomatoes mixed with soda; then add cheese, eggs, and seasonings to taste. Serve, as soon as cheese has melted, on Graham Toast.

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