Crock Pot Souffle Formage - cooking recipe

Ingredients

14 slices fresh white bread, crust removed
3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup butter, divided
6 eggs
3 cups milk, scalded (heated to 180 degrees, just to the edge of boiling)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
paprika (optional)

Preparation

1. Tear bread in small pieces. Place 1/2 in well greased slow cooker. Add 1/2 cheese, 1/2 butter dotted around the top.
2. Add remaining bread, cheese and butter.
3. Beat eggs. Add a little hot milk to the eggs, bringing the temperature up so they don't scramble when added to the scalded milk (called tempering); then beat egg/milk mixture into the scalded milk.
4. Add Worcestershire sauce and salt. Pour over bread and cheese.
5. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
6. Cover and cook on LOW 4-6 hours. Do not open until ready to serve.
Serves 6-8.