INDIVIDUAL HAM AND CHEESE
SOUFFLES
 
12 slices white bread
Soft butter
6 slices American cheese
6 slices ham
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c. undiluted Carnation evaporated milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. seasoned pepper
1 1/2 tsp. instant minced onion
1 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. ground oregano
Parmesan cheese

Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Remove bread crusts; butter one side of 6 slices bread lightly. Place slices in pan, buttered side up. Place one slice of cheese and one slice of ham over each bread slice.

Butter both sides of remaining 6 slices. Place on top of ham. Combine eggs, Carnation and seasonings. Pour over sandwiches. Let stand at room temperature for 1/2 hour. Bake in slow oven (300 degrees) for 30 minutes.

Increase heat to 325 degrees, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake 15 minutes longer or until custard is set and browned. Serve while hot. Garnish with slice of sweet pickle, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

 

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