Application Guide

8 slices day-old homemade country bread, (no more than
3
/
4
inch thick) cut in half on the diagonal
1
/
2
cup dry white wine
1
/
2
cup milk
3 large eggs
1
/
4
teaspoon salt
1
/
4
teaspoon ground black pepper
1
/
4
teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Splash of white Worcestershire sauce
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, such as Jarlsbergor Em-
menthaler
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Cream together the butter and garlic in a small bowl. Spread the bread
slices on one side with the garlic butter. Arrange, butter side down, to line
the sides and bottom of a 1
1
/
2
-quart casserole or 7
1
/
2
-inch soufflé dish. It
does not matter if there are some uneven spaces between the slices, but place
slices as close together as possible.
Whisk together the wine, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, paprika, mustard, and
Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl until smooth, about 1 minute. Add
the cheese and stir to combine. Pour into the lined casserole.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is puffed
and set. Serve immediately. This dish can be made up to 8 hours ahead, cov-
ered with plastic wrap, and refrigerated. Reheat before serving in a 325°F
oven for 10 minutes or until heated through.
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