BREAKFAST
CASSEROLE
4 slices raisin bread with cinnamon
1 (16 oz.) can sliced pears
6 oz. fontina or Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 lb. cooked ham
1-3/4 c. milk
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
4 lg. Eggs
Parsley sprigs for garnish
About 1 hour before serving:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
F. Toast raisin-bread slices; cut into 1 inch pieces. Drain
pears; pat dry with paper towels. Cut pears into 1/2 inch
chunks. Coarsely shred cheese; dice ham. In large bowl, toss
bread, pears, cheese, and ham.
In medium bowl with wire
whisk or fork, mix milk, flour, and eggs until blended.
Divide bread mixture among
four 12 ounce casserole or custard cups. Pour egg mixture over
ingredients in casserole. Place casseroles in jelly roll pan for
easier handling. Bake 30 to 40 minutes until custard is set and
knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Garnish with parsley sprigs.
Makes 4 main-dish servings.
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