Tomato Surprises.

Three or four tomatoes, 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs, 1 dessertspoon butter, salt and pepper, 4 teaspoons milk.

Beat the eggs slightly, add milk, butter, breadcrumbs and seasoning. Cut a slice off the tops of the tomatoes and scoop out some of the centre, sprinkle with pepper and salt, fill with egg mixture. Put on the lid of the tomato. Place in a greased tin in a moderate oven until the tomatoes are soft. Time about twenty minutes. Serve on rounds of fried bread or buttered toast. Grated cheese may be added to the mixture if liked.

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