Featherbed Eggs

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Featherbed Eggs

Description

These eggs are very light and fluffy almost like custard. They need to be made at least 6 hours before baking. From The Hoyt House of Fernandina Beach Florida.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :5 Min

Cook Time : 7 Hr 0 Min

Total Time : 7 Hr 5 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 6 salt


  • 1 1⁄2 cheddar cheese


  • 1 1⁄2 milk


  • 6 eggs


  • salt and pepper

Directions

  • In a shallow baking dish arrange the slices of bread in a single layer.
  • Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the bread.
  • Combine the milk and eggs in a bowl, stir until blended and pour over the bread and cheese.
  • Cover and put in the fridge for 6 hours.
  • Do not preheat the oven.
  • Place the chilled baking dish in oven and set at 350°F
  • Turn on the oven and bake for about 1 hour or until the custard is puffy and lightly golden.
  • Variation: Omit the cheese and substitute thinly sliced ham and apple slices.

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