Toasty Cheese Bake Recipe

Say goodbye to boring sandwiches! This ridiculously easy Toasty Cheese Bake is the perfect make-ahead meal. Simply assemble it in the morning and pop it in the oven an hour before dinner for a gooey, cheesy, and utterly satisfying comfort food experience. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend treat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 183.2 kcal
Protein 46g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Toasty Cheese Bake

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How to Make Toasty Cheese Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread mayonnaise and Dijon mustard evenly on one side of each bread slice.
  4. Layer four slices of bread, mustard-side up, in a greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese, half of the Gruyere cheese, ham (if using), and caramelized onions (if using) over the bread.
  6. Top with the remaining bread slices, mustard-side down.
  7. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top of the bread.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Gruyere cheese over the egg mixture.
  9. Bake for 55 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown.
  10. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

16g

Carbs

2g

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