SALMON PATTIES WITH CHEESE SAUCE

1 (15 1/2 oz.) can salmon (drained)
2 eggs (lightly beaten)
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1 tsp. dry mustard

CHEESE SAUCE
1 tbsp. margarine
2 tbsp. all purpose flour
1/8 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. milk
1/3 c. shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese

Remove and discard salmon skin and cartilage; do not remove bones. Place in a bowl. Flake with a fork. Mix in eggs, onion, bread crumbs and mustard. Shape into 5 (1/2 inch thick) patties. Arrange in a circle on a microwave safe plate. Set aside. To make cheese sauce; in a 2 cup glass measure, microwave margarine on high 45 to 50 seconds or until melted. Stir in flour and pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Microwave on high 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring every minute during cooking. Add cheese; stir until melted. Set aside. Microwave patties on high 4 minutes. Rearrange, moving outside pieces to center of dish. Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes more or until firm, throughout, but still moist. Microwave cheese sauce on high 1 minute. Pour over patties.