Ham and Cheddar Pudding

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Butter 8 inch square baking pan.

3. 3

   Melt Cheddar in milk over moderate heat, stirring, and let cool.

4. 4

   Spread bread with butter and arrange 4 slices buttered side down in baking pan.

5. 5

   Top with half of ham and make another layer in the same way.

6. 6

   In a bowl, combine eggs, mustard, Tabasco and a pinch of salt.

7. 7

   Whisk in Cheddar mixture and ladle mixture over bread.

8. 8

   Let stand, covered loosely, overnight in refrigerator.

9. 9

   Put in a larger pan, add enough hot water to larger pan to come halfway up sides.

10. 10

    Bake in middle of oven for 40 minutes.

11. 11

    Serve warm.

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