Onion Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 slices day-old white bread, cut into cubes
3/4 c. grated Cheddar cheese
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
sprinkle of cayenne pepper
dots of butter or margarine

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Parboil onions 10 minutes; drain.
Put half the onions into an 8 x 8-inch shallow baking dish coated with non-stick vegetable cooking spray.
Layer with half the bread and half Cheddar cheese.
Repeat with the remaining onions, bread and Cheddar cheese.
Combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper in a bowl. Pour mixture over the top layer.
Sprinkle with cayenne pepper and dot with butter or margarine.
Place casserole baking dish into a larger baking dish; add hot water to the outer dish halfway up the side of the casserole dish (like making a custard).
Bake for 40 minutes.
Serves 4. Great dish to make ahead.
Rewarm in oven or microwave.