Baked cheese fondue
6 servings
12 slices white bread
¾ pound process Cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
3 eggs, beaten
3 cups milk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Sage, as desired
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
Grease an 8- by 12- by 2-inch baking dish. Trim crusts from bread. Lay 6 slices in dish; cover with cheese. Top with remaining bread. Combine eggs and milk. Add seasonings and pour over bread. Dot with fat.
Bake at 350° F. (moderate oven) 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until set.
Variation
Place a layer of ¾ cup ground cooked ham on top of cheese before topping with bread.
Menu suggestion
Serve with peas, coleslaw, and apple pie.