Tennessee Brunch

¼ cup butter or margarine
¼ cup flour
2 cups milk
¼ tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper
6-8 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
½ cup mayonnaise
cornbread muffins or squares
chopped green onions
8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring constantly until smooth. Gradually add milk; cook until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Add salt, pepper, eggs and mayonnaise,; mix well. Cook, stirring until thoroughly heated. Slice cornbread muffins or squares in half horizontally; spoon on egg mixture and sprinkle with onions, bacon and cheese. Serve immediately.

Yield: 8 servings