Betty demonstrates how to make Classic Cheese Casserole. This is a delicious cheese sandwich casserole that can be served as an entree or side dish.
White sandwich bread slice | 8 | |
Softened butter | 2 Tablespoon (to cover bread slices on one side) | |
American cheese slice | 4 , cut 1/4 | |
Cooking oil spray | 1/2 Teaspoon (as needed for greasing) | |
Milk | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
Eggs | 3 , well beaten | |
Salt | To Taste | |
Ground black pepper | To Taste | |
Tabasco sauce | 1 Dash | |
Finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (Optional) | |
Bacon slices | 3 , fried until beginning to crisp (Optional) |
GETTING READY
1. Grease a 9-inch by 9-inch square pan with cooking oil spray and set aside.
MAKING
2. On a piece of bread, place a cheese slice, cover with another slice of bread and spread butter on top. Repeat to make 4 sandwiches. Trim edges to remove crust, if desired.
3. Into the greased 9-inch by 9-inch square pan, place the buttered sandwiches to cover the bottom.
4. In a medium-sized bowl, combine beaten eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce. Mix well and slowly pour the mixture evenly over sandwiches in baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
5. Preheat oven to 325 degree F.
FINALIZING
6. Remove the plastic wrap, pop the pan in oven and bake for 1 hour.
7. After 50 minutes of baking, sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese and place cooked bacon on top. Return pan to oven for 10 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and let sit on cooling rack for 5 minutes.
SERVING
9. Cut into squares and serve hot with creamy cucumber salad.
Serving size
Calories 257Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16 g24.6%
Saturated Fat 8 g40%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 485 mg20.21%
Total Carbohydrates 21 g7%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 5 g
Protein 12 g24%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet