Ham and Cheddar Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Butter 8 inch square baking pan.
3. 3
   Melt Cheddar in milk over moderate heat, stirring, and let cool.
4. 4
   Spread bread with butter and arrange 4 slices buttered side down in baking pan.
5. 5
   Top with half of ham and make another layer in the same way.
6. 6
   In a bowl, combine eggs, mustard, Tabasco and a pinch of salt.
7. 7
   Whisk in Cheddar mixture and ladle mixture over bread.
8. 8
   Let stand, covered loosely, overnight in refrigerator.
9. 9
   Put in a larger pan, add enough hot water to larger pan to come halfway up sides.
10. 10
    Bake in middle of oven for 40 minutes.
11. 11
    Serve warm.