Featherbed Eggs

• slices bread↗6

  buttered

• 1 1/2 cups gouda cheese↗1 1⁄2

  prp Jack or 1 1/2 cups any melting cheese

• cups milk↗1 1⁄2
• eggs↗6

  slightly beaten

• salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a shallow baking dish arrange the slices of bread in a single layer.

2. 2

   Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Sprinkle the cheese over the bread.

4. 4

   Combine the milk and eggs in a bowl, stir until blended and pour over the bread and cheese.

5. 5

   Cover and put in the fridge for 6 hours.

6. 6

   Do not preheat the oven.

7. 7

   Place the chilled baking dish in oven and set at 350°F

8. 8

   Turn on the oven and bake for about 1 hour or until the custard is puffy and lightly golden.

9. 9

   Variation: Omit the cheese and substitute thinly sliced ham and apple slices.