Sourdough Cheddar Bread Pudding

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 10 slices sourdough bread
• 6 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 cups milk
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 3 egg whites

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; add diced slices of bread, stirring until coated.
2. Add grated Cheddar cheese; stir well. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, with a wire whisk combine milk, egg yolks, salt, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper; beat well. Pour over the bread cubes.
4. In another bowl beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry; fold into bread mixture, toss until mixed.
5. Spoon into a lightly greased 9 inch square baking dish.
6. Cover and chill overnight.
7. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes, or until the center is set.