White Trash Cheese Souffle

A "faux" cheese souffle using sliced bread that can be day-old. Because it rests for an hour before cooking, it is a good choice to use with recipes that require prep right before cooking. A childhood favorite. Prep time below includes the hour of resting time.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 5  slices  bread, buttered and cubed
• 3⁄4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 4  eggs
• 2  cups milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 12  teaspoons pepper

Directions

1. Alternate layers of bread with cheese in a buttered souffle dish.
2. Beat eggs slightly and mix with mustard, milk, salt and pepper.
3. Pour over bread and cheese.
4. Let stand one hour at room temperature.
5. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.