Shrimp Custard - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 (4 1/2 or 5 oz.) cans shrimp, or 12 oz. cooked, peeled and deveined small shrimp
8 slices buttered day old white bread
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 c. grated Swiss cheese
3 eggs
1/4 tsp. powdered mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
2 c. milk
paprika

Preparation

Drain canned shrimp and rinse with cold water.
Cut large shrimp in half.
Remove crusts from bread and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
Place half the bread cubes in a well-greased baking dish (12 x 8 x 2-inch).
Cover with a layer of shrimp, green pepper and half the cheese.
Top with remaining bread cubes and cheese. Combine eggs, mustard, salt and pepper; beat.
Add milk and mix well.
Pour over bread; sprinkle with paprika.
Bake in a moderate oven (350\u00b0) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until firm in the center. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.