Sardine puff
6 servings
2 cans (3¾ or 4 ounces each) Maine sardines
8 slices white bread
1½ tablespoons butter or margarine
¼ cup chopped green pepper
¾ cup shredded sharp natural Cheddar cheese
3 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
Pepper, as desired
2 cups milk
Paprika
Drain sardines and cut into thirds.
Remove crusts from bread, spread with butter or margarine, and cut bread into ½-inch cubes. Place half the bread cubes in a well-greased 12- by 8- by 2-inch baking dish. Cover with sardines, green pepper, and half the cheese. Top with remaining bread cubes and cheese.
Beat eggs, salt, mustard, and pepper. Add milk and mix well. Pour over bread and sprinkle with paprika.
Bake at 350° F. (moderate oven) 45 to 50 minutes, or until firm in the center. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Menu suggestion
Serve with green peas, a relish plate, and orange bavarian cream.