Featherbed Eggs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices bread, buttered
1 1/2 1 1/2 cups gouda cheese, prp Jack or 1 1/2 cups any melting cheese
1 1/2 cups milk
6 eggs, slightly beaten
salt and pepper

Preparation

In a shallow baking dish arrange the slices of bread in a single layer.
Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle the cheese over the bread.
Combine the milk and eggs in a bowl, stir until blended and pour over the bread and cheese.
Cover and put in the fridge for 6 hours.
Do not preheat the oven.
Place the chilled baking dish in oven and set at 350\u00b0F
Turn on the oven and bake for about 1 hour or until the custard is puffy and lightly golden.
Variation: Omit the cheese and substitute thinly sliced ham and apple slices.