FEATHERBED EGGS

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These eggs are very light and fluffy almost like custard. They need to be made at least 6 hours before baking. From The Hoyt House of Fernandina Beach Florida.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Breakfast

Time 7h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 slices bread, buttered
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

Steps:

  • 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°F
  • 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.

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