Easy Cheap Recipe- Baked Custard Cheese Sandwiches

This is like a grilled cheese that is baked. The custard poured over makes the sandwich fluffy after its little stint in the oven and adds a great depth of flavor. I have made this with milder cheeses and its still good, but its even better with cheese that has more personality. You can add meat to the middle if you like as well, and I have even had success using tuna. One important thing to the success of this easy dish is to make sure it is not undercooked or overcooked. Undercooked is too mushy and overcooked is too dry. When the top is golden brown and it has puffed sufficiently- its ready!

8 slices of bread; buttered on one side

sprinkle of salt and pepper

4 slices of cheese (provolone, sharp cheddar, swiss, etc.)

1 1/2 cups whole milk

4 eggs

Arrange 4 slices of the bread buttered side down in a shallow baking dish. You want one that is small enough to keep the sides touching together. That custard does you no good if its not being soaked up by the bread. Place slice of cheese on each slice, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, and top with the other 4 slices of bread with the buttered side up. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and milk together very well. Pour over the sandwiches. Cover the dish with plastic wrap, and place in the fridge for a couple hours or up to overnight. Put the chilled dish into the oven while its preheating to 350 degrees and cook until puffy and golden brown- should be around 50 minutes. Enjoy with a mixed green salad or some tomato soup!