Worldly blushing bunny

Total time: 18 minutes

Servings: 2

Note: “Blushing bunny” — and even more, the alternate names “rinktum ditty” and “rumtum tiddy” — reflect the long popularity of this dish in the nursery. Chives, minced onion and a decided dose of Worcestershire give it a more grown-up effect, though this will always be comfort food.

8 ounces good-quality cheddar cheese, chopped

1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed tomato soup

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons minced

onion

1/8 teaspoon pepper

4 thick slices whole-grain bread

1 tablespoon snipped chives

1. Put the cheese, tomato soup, Worcestershire sauce, onion and pepper in a skillet. Stir over medium heat until the cheese is thoroughly melted.

2. Remove the skillet from the heat for 1 to 2 minutes for the cheese mixture to firm up slightly. Ladle the mixture onto the slices of toast and broil until the tops start to bubble — but don’t let them brown. Garnish with the chives. Serve hot.

Each serving: 789 calories; 39 grams protein; 68 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams fiber; 41 grams fat; 25 grams saturated fat; 119 mg. cholesterol; 2,033 mg. sodium.