Cheese Bread Souffle

8 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 slices day old enriched bread
  • 4 egg yolks, beaten
  • 3/4 tsp. marjoram
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 1/2 c. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 jar pimentos (2 oz.), drained (optional)
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Crumble bread finely into large mixing bowl.
  2. 2
    Heat milk until almost simmering.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat and blend small amount into egg yolks.
  4. 4
    Gradually add egg mixture to remaining milk, salt and spice.
  5. 5
    Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat.
  7. 7
    Stir in cheese and pimento; stir until cheese melts. Blend into crumbs.
  8. 8
    Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Thoroughly fold into bread mixture.
  9. 9
    Put into a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  10. 10
    Bake at 325° for 40 to 60 minutes until an inserted knife comes out clean.
  11. 11
    Serve immediately . . . won't wait.

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