1 cup heavy or whipping cream
1 cup cheddar cheese, md, shredded
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp white pepper
4 each eggs, lg, well beaten
12 each bread slices, white
Directions
In the top of a double boiler, combine the cream, cheddar, white
pepper, and nutmeg. Stir over hot water until the cheese melts and
the mixture is well blended. Remove from the heat and cool to
lukewarm. Generously butter a large baking sheet and set aside. Cut
the bread slices diagonally and dip each triangle into the cheddar
mixture. Place 1/2-inch apart on the baking sheet and bake until
browned and bubbly, about
15 minutes. Serve hot.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Bread; Breads; Breakfast; Cheese
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