4 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. plain flour
1 c. hot milk
1 tbsp. grated or minced onion
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
7 3/4 oz. can salmon
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and cook, stirring butter-flour mixture until smooth and bubbling. Add milk all at once; stir vigorously over medium heat until sauce is smooth and thickened. Stir in onion, salt, pepper, and cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Add egg yolks and stir over low heat for 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in salmon liquid. Add flaked salmon and mashed bones. Fold in egg whites. Pour into hot, buttered 9 inch pie plate. Bake 10 to 15 minutes until delicately brown. Serves 2 to 3.