Welsh Rarebit With Broiled Tomatoes And Broccoli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 head broccoli, stems trimmed low and cut into flowerets
1/2 lb mild cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 pinch dried rosemary (optional) or 1 pinch dried basil (optional)
2 ripe tomatoes, cored and cut in half

Preparation

Preheat the broiler.
Cook the broccoli in boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Slowly melt the cheese in a double boiler.
Gradually mix in the broth.
Whisk in the mustard and egg.
Sprinkle a little of the rosemary or basil on the cut side of each tomato half.
Broil until soft and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
Serve the Welsh rarebit over the broccoli and tomatoes. Makes 2 cups sauce.