Goldenrod Eggs

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 quart milk
• 8 hard-cooked eggs
• 8 slices white bread , toasted
• 1 pinch paprika

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and stir, constantly, until the mixture becomes paste-like, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Separate the hard-cooked egg whites from the yolks. Roughly chop whites and stir into sauce. Press egg yolks through a mesh strainer and set aside.

3. 3

   Place a slice of toast on a plate; ladle 1/2 cup sauce over top. Garnish with egg yolks and a sprinkle of paprika.