Cheese Sandwich Souffle

Ingredients

• 8 slices homemade-style white bread, 3 to 4 inches square,crusts removed
• 1/4 lb thinly sliced cheese (Muenster, provolone, fontina or Gruyere)
• 2 ounces prosciutto or boiled ham, thinly sliced (optional)
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°.

2. 2

   Lightly butter an 8-inch square baking dish and arrange 4 slices of bread flat on the bottom.

3. 3

   Cover each with equal amounts of cheese and ham, if using.

4. 4

   Top with remaining bread.

5. 5

   Beat eggs lightly in a small bowl and pour in milk.

6. 6

   Season with salt and blend well.

7. 7

   Pour over sandwiches, cover and refrigerae for 1 hour.

8. 8

   Bake sandwiches, uncovered, until lightly browned around the edges and set in the center, 40-45 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve hot.