Stale Bread Au Gratin

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   Preheat oven to 400F.

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   Slice your bread or cube them.

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   Just be sure they are thin enough to absorb the sauce.

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   Place in layers in a large casserole dish.

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   In a medium sauce pot melt the butter.

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   Add the flour and whisk well.

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   Once the butter and flour is blended and creamy looking, gradually whisk in the 2 cups of milk.

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   You know it's ready once tiny bubbles have formed along the pot.

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   Then add the cheddar cheese.

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    I like to save a bit for the top of the casserole.

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    Whisk till all the cheese is melted.

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    Next add the Parmesan Cheese.

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    Whisk till melted and creamy.

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    Pour the sauce over the bread in the casserole dish taking care to cover each slice.

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    Top the slices with the bacon crumbles and dried parsley.

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    Cover the casserole dish with aluminum.

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    Place in the oven for 15 minutes.

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    Remove aluminum and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes.

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    Pull from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes.

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    Then enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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