Tomato Spinach Surprise

"TOMATO SPINACH SURPRISE"

4 large firm tomatoes
4 c. chopped frozen spinach, drained well
4 Tbsp. onion, finely chopped
4 Tbsp. packaged, dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 eggs, well beaten
ground ham

Sauce:

4 Tbsp. butter
4 Tbsp. flour
2 c. milk
8 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Cut thin slice from stem end of tomatoes. Scoop out pulp, leaving outer
shell. Combine spinach, onions, ham, bread crumbs and seasonings; mix well.
Place
2 tablespoons spinach mixture in bottom of each shell. Put 1/4 of beaten egg
mixture into each shell. Spoon remaining spinach mixture over eggs. Place
tomato in shallow baking dish; add water to depth of 1 inch. Bake at 350°
for 40 minutes. Pour sauce over tomatoes.

To Make Sauce: Melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat; blend in
flour. Add milk gradually, stirring constantly. Return to heat; add cheese,
stirring
until sauce thickens and comes to a boil. Makes 2 cups. Serves 4.