Creole eggs

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4tablespoonsButter
4tablespoonsFlour
2cupsMilk
4tablespoonsButter
4tablespoonsChopped onion
4tablespoonsChopped green pepper
8eachesHardboiled eggs
1cupGrated American cheese
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
1eachGarlic clove, mashed
cupCanned tomatoes
1tablespoonChili powder (or more)
1cupCracker crumbs (9 crackers)

Directions

WHITE SAUCE

TOMATO SAUCE



NOTE: Drizzle melted butter over crumbs. Cook white sauce until smooth--set aside. Prepare Tomato Sauce by melting 4 tablespoons butter and cook onion, pepper until soft; add tomatoes, garlic and chili powder. Cook until thick, add a pinch of soda. Add white sauce to this sauce. Place alternate layers of sauce and sliced cooked eggs in a greased casserole. Top with cheese and crumbs. Bake at 350F 15-20 minutes. Serve over rice or Chinese noodles. Serves 6.

From le Livre de la Cuisine de Lafayette - Submitted by Mrs. F. D.

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