QUICK CHEESE PUFFS

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This recipe is one of my favorites for a luncheon dish or a quick and easy meatless meal. For extra flavor, I'll sometimes use homemade bread or a specialty bread such as Italian, French or sourdough. -Janet Scherffius, Mountain Home, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 slices white bread
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
8 to 10 drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Cut bread into strips; place strips, buttered side down, on the bottom and around the sides of two greased 10-oz. baking dishes. In a bowl, beat eggs and milk. Add cheese, onion salt and hot pepper sauce. , Pour over bread. Place the dishes on a baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 30g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 290mg cholesterol, Sodium 839mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.