GOLDEN BUCK
3 servings
Long before the days of the supermarket, the meat for the day depended upon the hunter’s luck. If fortune ran out, he substituted a non-meat main dish. One such stand-in is this combination of poached eggs on toasted muffins with cheese sauce topping, called Golden Buck in honor of the one that got away.
2 eggs
2 C. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
½ C. milk or beer
1 T. butter
1 T. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. prepared mustard
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
⅛ tsp. pepper
3 English muffins, split, toasted and buttered
6 poached eggs
Parsley sprigs, optional
In medium saucepan beat 2 eggs. Stir in cheese, milk, butter, flour and seasonings. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until cheese melts and mixture is smooth.
To serve, spoon 2 tablespoons cheese sauce over each muffin half. Top each with one poached egg. Spoon 2 tablespoons cheese sauce over each egg. Garnish with parsley, if desired.