6 ounces stale, or day old French
...or Italian bread, cut in chunks
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3 large thinly sliced sweet onions
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
2 cups light cream, (1 pint)
3 beaten eggs
salt and pepper to taste
Recipe
Preheat oven to 350°.
Place bread pieces in a 1 1/2 quart baking or souffle dish.
Melt the butter in large frying pan and saute onions
until slightly limp, or translucent.
Pour butter and onions over the bread.
Sprinkle the thyme and cheese over the top.
Blend the cream into the eggs until light and frothy.
Add the salt and pepper to your tastes, if desired.
Pour over ingredients in the baking dish.
Lightly press down to make sure bread is thoroughly soaked.
Bake for 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center
comes out clean.
Makes 6 - 8 servings.
May be served with a salad.
Add chopped ham or cooked bacon pieces for a different flavor.