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Featherbed Eggs
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 420 Minutes
Ready In: 425 Minutes
Servings: 4
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.
Ingredients:
6 slices bread, buttered
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese or 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
Directions:
1. In a shallow baking dish arrange the slices of bread in a single layer.
2. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
3. Sprinkle the cheese over the bread.
4. Combine the milk and eggs in a bowl, stir until blended and pour over the bread and cheese.
5. Cover and put in the fridge for 6 hours.
6. Do not preheat the oven.
7. Place the chilled baking dish in oven and set at 350°F
8. Turn on the oven and bake for about 1 hour or until the custard is puffy and lightly golden.
9. Variation: Omit the cheese and substitute thinly sliced ham and apple slices.
By RecipeOfHealth.com