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Tomato Rabbit

two slices of tomato rabbit

Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup finely chopped celery
  • ¼ cup chopped green pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 ½ cups fresh or canned tomatoes
  • 1 cup grated cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • hot sauce (optional)
  • toast or crackers (for serving)

Directions

  1. Cook together celery, green pepper, and onion in the butter, 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  2. Mix in the flour.
  3. Add tomatoes, cheese, and salt.
  4. Cook over low heat; stir constantly until mixture thickens and cheese melts.
  5. Gradually add some of the tomato mixture to beaten eggs; mix well, then pour all back into the tomato mixture.
  6. Continue to cook over low heat; stir constantly until thickened and creamy (2-3 minutes).
  7. If desired, add a few dashes of hot sauce.
  8. Serve on toast or crackers.

Recipe from: Tomatoes On Your Table, 1944, adapted by the USDA Food and Nutrition Administration.