1 loaf (8 ounces) day-old French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
6 large eggs, beaten
2 cups 2% milk
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup minced chives, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided
1Arrange half of the bread slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, mustard, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup chives.
2Pour half of the egg mixture over bread; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Layer with remaining bread and egg mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 to 55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with remaining chives.
Total Time
Prep: 15 Min. + Chilling Bake: 50 Min. + Standing
Spend just 15 minutes prepping this casserole the night before, and you’ll have extra time to make a fruit salad and pour the coffee as it bakes. It’s a keeper!
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 241 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 159mg cholesterol, 466mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.