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Cinnamon Mornings and Chocolate Dreams
Whether you're hosting a formal get-together or need a quick brunch idea, this book will spark your imagination and your appetite.
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Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread, cut diagonally 15-20 thin slices Gruyere or Swiss cheese 20 thin slices deli smoked or sugar-cured ham Large tomato sliced then halved, or smaller tomatoes sliced 15-20 large fresh basil leaves (if not available sprinkle top with dried basil) 6 eggs 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp hot red-pepper sauce 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 1/2 cups milk (I use skim) Instructions: Spray 13 x 9 baking dish with non-stick spray. Place bread, somewhat standing up, as it fits aesthetically in the dish, for each row of bread: Place 1 slice of the cheese, 1 piece of ham, tomato slice and a basil leaf in that order. In large bowl whisk milk, eggs, mustard and pepper sauce. Pour over dish, cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, uncover dish and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours until puffed and golden brown and knife inserted in center tests clean. Let cool 5 minutes. |
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