Favorite Cheese Casserole

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 12 slices enriched bread
• 1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, cut in 1/8-inch thick slices
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Recipe

• 1 cut off bottom crusts of bread, and enough of top crusts to square off slices.
• 2 lay 6 slices close together in well greased 8"x12" inch baking dish.
• 3 cover with slices of cheese, then top with remaining 6 slices of bread.
• 4 beat egg yolks, add milk and seasonings, and mix well.
• 5 pour over "sandwiches" in baking dish.
• 6 let stand in refrigerator several hours. (the liquid will be absorbed by the "sandwiches").
• 7 bake in a moderate oven, 350 f for 1 hour.
• 8 (used dried crusts later, they are excellent for fine crumbs. keep egg whites covered in refrigerator to use for cakes, icings or meringues).