Description
Cheese Sandwich Casserole brings pure warmth straight from Grandma’s kitchen, melding crispy bread layers with creamy melted cheese that hugs your taste buds. Perfectly simple and satisfying, this classic dish turns basic ingredients into something totally delicious for your family dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese
- 4–6 slices Bread
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Preparation Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 pinch Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Take 4-6 bread slices and spread 4 tablespoons of butter across each slice, creating a rich, golden coating.
- Cube the buttered bread into 1-inch pieces, ensuring each piece is roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and crack 4 large eggs. Pour 2 cups of milk into the bowl, then season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Whisk the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Scatter the buttered bread cubes across the bottom, creating an even layer.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese generously over the bread cubes, covering the entire surface.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture across the cheese and bread, making sure every cube gets saturated with the liquid.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated 350°F oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the center looks set.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. This helps the dish settle and makes cutting easier.
- Slice into hearty squares and serve warm, enjoying the crispy top and creamy interior.
Notes
- Choose day-old bread for better absorption and a more structured texture in your casserole.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Swiss, Gruyère, or a blend for more complex flavor profiles.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking so it sets and becomes easier to slice cleanly.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular bread with gluten-free bread cubes and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg