Baked Eggs With Cheese and Basil Sauce

3 Tbsp. margarine or butter
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1 cup milk
Non-stick spray coating
4 eggs
salt and pepper
cheese (1 oz)
snipped fresh basil (optional)

In a small saucepan melt the margarine or butter. Stir in the flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and dried basil, if using. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir in fresh basil, if using. Spray four 8-to l0-ounce round baking dishes or 6-ounce custard cups with nonstick coating. To assemble, spoon about 2 tablespoons basil sauce into each dish. Gently break an egg into the center of each dish; season with salt and pepper. Spoon remaining sauce atop eggs. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 18 to 20 minutes or till egg is set. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand till cheese melts. Garnish with snipped basil, if desired. Makes 4 servings.