Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 12 ounces crusty bread (French, Italian or sourdough)
  • 1 cup grated cheese (Cheddar, Swiss, Monterey Jack)
  • 1 cup chopped scallion
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Pour the melted butter into a 2-qt baking dish, tilting to coat.
  • Cut the bread into 1" cubes and pour into the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and scallions.
  • Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper and mustard, or combine in blender.
  • Pour over bread.
  • Press bread down into custard to be sure it's submerged.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake 25-30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake until golden and puffy, another 5 minutes.