Cantal is a cow milk cheese from Auvergne whose rustic texture and flavor are reminiscent of the flowers and herbs from Auvergne, giving dimension to the ham and bread in this recipe.
| Ingredients | Amount |
|---|---|
| White bread, sliced | 10 each |
| Unsalted butter | ½ cup |
| Ham, cooked and cubed ¼-inch | 2 cups |
| Cantal cheese, grated | 1 ½ cup |
| Whole milk | 2 cups |
| Kosher salt | 1 tsp. |
| Cayenne pepper | ¼ tsp. |
| Eggs, slightly beaten | 5 |
Method
Butter bread and cut into ½-inch sticks. Layer bread into a 9" glass loaf pan, alternating with the cheese and ham.
Add seasonings to milk and mix together with eggs. Pour over bread and let stand in refrigerator overnight.
Bake at 350° until lightly browned and puffed, about 50 minutes to 1 hour. (A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.)
Remove from the oven and cool slightly before cutting and serving
Yield: 8 portions
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