Name: Rinktum Ditty
Yield: Serves 2 as brunch or lunch entrée
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup tomato juice; 1 tablespoon medium-dry Sherry, or to taste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon English-style dry mustard; 1 1/4 cups grated sharp Cheddar (about 3 ounces); 2 slices of butter toast, quartered; 1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped fine

(Tomato Cheddar Sauce on Toast)

This rendition of Welsh rabbit, popular in early New England, was probably brought to America from Cheshire. Because the recipe substitutes tomatoes for the beer often used, it was considered suitable for children and invalids.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

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