Curried Eggs in Cheese Sauce

• 4 T. butter
• 4 T. flour
• 2 c. milk
• 1 ½ c. grated cheddar cheese
• ¾ t. curry powder
• 8 hard boiled eggs, chopped coarsely
• 1 can whole or sliced mushrooms, well-drained
• 1 sm. jar pimiento, chopped fine
• 8 slices bread, toasted and cut on the diagonal, or toasted English muffins or biscuits

Directions

1. Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Stir in flour with whisk to make a paste. Gradually, add milk, stirring briskly after each addition to keep smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat and stir in cheese and curry. Return to heat and cook over low heat until cheese melts and sauce is smooth. Remove from heat, stir in eggs, mushrooms, and pimiento. Serve immediately.