CHEESE CASSEROLE†

(KÄSEAUFLAUF)

6          oz. Gouda or Edam cheese (shredded)

5          day old rolls

2          cups milk (hot)

5          oz. ham (diced)

   ½      cup onion (diced)

3          tablespoons butter or margarine

¼ - ½   teaspoon salt

   ¼      teaspoon nutmeg

            pepper

3          large eggs (separated)

Thinly slice the rolls into a large bowl and pour the hot milk over it.  Stir to insure all the slices are covered and set aside.  Melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine in a small frying pan.  Add the onion, ham and sauté for 5 minutes.  Pour over the roll mixture.  Add the egg yolks, salt, pepper (to taste), nutmeg, shredded cheese and mix well.  Beat the egg whites with a dash of salt until stiff and fold into the mixture.  Spread into a greased casserole (2 ½ quarts) and dot the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine.  Bake in a preheated oven at 350° for 35-40 minutes.  Serve with a salad.

Serves 4