_6 servings_
2 cans (3¾ or 4 ounces each) Maine sardines
8 slices white bread
1½ tablespoons butter or margarine
¼ cup chopped green pepper
¾ cup shredded sharp natural Cheddar cheese
3 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
Pepper, as desired
2 cups milk
Paprika
Drain sardines and cut into thirds.
Remove crusts from bread, spread with butter or margarine, and cut
bread into ½-inch cubes. Place half the bread cubes in a well-greased
12- by 8- by 2-inch baking dish. Cover with sardines, green pepper, and
half the cheese. Top with remaining bread cubes and cheese.
Beat eggs, salt, mustard, and pepper. Add milk and mix well. Pour over
bread and sprinkle with paprika.
Bake at 350° F. (moderate oven) 45 to 50 minutes, or until firm in the
center. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
_Menu suggestion_
Serve with green peas, a relish plate, and orange bavarian cream.