Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches recipe is an easy breakfast casserole recipe that comes together quickly and results in a puffy, cheesy slice of goodness.
Casserole, A Dish or a Food?
The answer is both. A casserole is a covered dish historically made from earthenware and now fabricated from glass, cast iron, or aluminum.
It is also a one-pot meal that became popular in the twentieth century and most likely saw its origins during times of scarcity, like during WWI and the Depression. Brands like Campbell’s bolstered the popularity with the publication of Campbell’s Helps for the Hostess pamphlet suggesting that its condensed soups would help homemakers become more efficient in the kitchen by replacing fussy sauces. And women’s magazines during the 1950’s promoted these easy-to-prepare meals as the remedy from kitchen drudgery.
How to Make Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches aka Easy Breakfast Casserole
It’s easy to understand why this recipe would be called a Baked Cheese Sandwich. It has two slices of bread with a filling in the middle. But what about the egg custard you ask? Well, I would make the argument that it bears a similarity to the egg custard used to make the Monte Cristo Sandwich popular in the 1950s (I believe that the recipes from Ruth’s recipe box were collected during that time) but rather than frying the sandwiches they are baked.
The first and most important step in making this breakfast casserole is to grease the pan. If you don’t, you’ll be sorry. Trust me on this one. I like to use butter.
Line the bottom of the baking dish with 6 slices of bread. Place the cheese over the slices, spread the remaining slices with mustard and place them on top of the cheese mustard side down.
Whisk the egg, milk, and salt together and pour over the sandwiches, place in the refrigerator and allow the sandwiches to soak up the custard mixture for an hour. Bake in an oven that has been heated to 350˚F for 40 – 50 minutes. You want the centered to be set and the edges golden brown.
I imagine that Lois served this at a ladies brunch along with a ginger punch and an ambrosia salad.
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Ingredients
Add 1 hour to stand before cooking
- 12 slices bread crusts removed
- 1/2 pound sliced cheese
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 4 eggs
- 2½ cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Grease a 13” x 9” baking dish.
- Arrange half of the bread on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Top each slice of bread with a slice of cheese.
- Spread the remaining slices of bread with mustard and place mustard-side down over the cheese slices.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk or fork until the yolk and whites are combined. Add the milk and salt and mix until well combined.
- Pour over the bread, refrigerate and allow to stand for one hour.
- Heat oven to 350˚F.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 40 - 50 minutes until center is set and outside edges are golden brown.
- Serve hot.
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Yum! My kids will love this!
I am sure that Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches will be a hit. Cheers!
That looks delicious. I’m sure kids would love it too.
It’s a quick breakfast dish for families. Hope you enjoy! Cheers!
Is there a way to have this delivered? Its Saturday morning and I want this.. but don’t want to get up lol. Looks so good !
😉 Let me know if you find someone to deliver. Cheers!
Oooh I bet my husband would love this. Going to make this for him!
I hope you both enjoy it. Cheers!
This looks like an affordable an easy recipe when I have to feed a lot of people! Great for those mornings when family or friends sleep over.
This is the perfect dish for an easy breakfast with family and friends. Enjoy!
Wow, I think my family would love this recipe. Looks so easy to make and I’m sure it would taste great
I hope they enjoy. Cheers!
I can’t wait to try this out! The perfect recipe to read about on Mother’s DAy!
Absolutely perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch. Enjoy!
You had me at cheese! This sounds delicious and I think it’s something my whole family would enjoy. I love making casseroles, they are so easy and perfect when we have company since they usually make more than my little family will eat in one sitting.
Right?! Anything with cheese wins my heart. Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches are perfect for family gatherings.
I think this recipe will really save some time for breakfast, It becomes very hard to cook a heavy breakfast.
This is simple, fast and can be made ahead of time. It’s a win win for busy mornings!
O boy, this cheese sandwich is all that I need right now. It looks so moist and delicious. I can’t wait to make it. Thanks for sharing the recipe
My pleasure, Marjie. Hope you enjoy Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches. Cheers!
Wow these look so delicious!! I have to try making them.
Thanks Adriana. Hope you enjoy Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches. Cheers!
Oh my, the bottom looks so delicious! The texture is perfect! Cheese is life.
Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches recipe is a great little breakfast casserole.
Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches looks yum and delicious I can’t wait to try this at home.
Enjoy!
I could not have found this recipe at a better time! I need to take something to work for a pitch in! I love anything with cheese and this looks like something I could pull together! Thanks for sharing!
Happy to help out in any way I can. Hope your colleagues enjoy! Cheers!
Looks delicious, filling and easy enough to make even during busy morning. Nice recipe to have in hand
Lyosha, it is a great recipe to have on hand as it can be made ahead of time for those busy mornings or holidays. Cheers!
Wow, This Baked Cheese Sandwiches looks yummy and easy to make can’t wait to try this at home!
I love a good casserole and this sounds so delicious. I will have to try this out with my daughter for breakfast sometime.
There is something endearing about a good casserole. Hope you enjoy Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches. Cheers!
This recipe sounds delightful. My niece’s are going to love this!
Would love to hear how she enjoys Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches. Cheers!
That looks so amazing! I will have to try this with my family. I can’t wait to try it! I bet it’s going to be delicious.
So good and so easy. It’s definitely a winner when it comes to busy mornings. Cheers!
This looks so yummy and easy to make. I’m always looking to spice up my cooking skills and recipes choices. Thanks for the new addition.
Happy to help in any recipe-way I can. Enjoy!
Nice reading your Cheese Sandwiches recipe. I would love to prepare it and savor it with my friends.
Thanks Kalyan. I am sure that you and your friends will enjoy every bite of Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches. Cheers!
I wouldn’t have thought of baking these kinds of cheese sandwiches in a kind of a casserole. So delicious it looks like and I’d love to have it for breakfast.
That looks so delicious! We are a big sandwich eaters, I am going to have to try this!
Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches recipe is a nice alternative sandwich to prepare. Enjoy!
I like calling it a baked cheese sandwich better than a casserole. In my house, baked cheese anything would be a hit. I’m going to have to make this for my family. I know my son would love it. He loves anything cheese.
I’m kind of partial to Lois’ title for the recipe as well 😉
It sounds really tasty and easy to prepare! I will give it a try next Sunday!
I hope you enjoy Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches. Cheers!
This is such an easy recipe and looks so yum too. I’m sure the kids are going to love this.
Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches are a hit at our house 😉 Cheers!
Looks like the perfect thing to eat on a cold, rainy day like today! Would love to make this sometime!
Yes, gooey cheese anything on a cold, rainy day!
This is perfect for the family on the go. Make, bake, slice and serve. I can’t wait to try it.
Couldn’t agree more!
This is definitely something that my son and boyfriend would love to get their teeth on. They love anything cheese so this would definitely be a huge hit for them.
It’s such an easy go-to for breakfast or supper. Hope you enjoy!
Thank you for this amazing recipe. I need to try it. Never even heard about it before.
Just sharing Lois’ recipe 😉 Hope you give it a try and enjoy it. Cheers!
Looks incredible! Wishing I wasn’t on a strict carb count. I also know somebody who would really love this recipe!
I’m sure that your “somebody” will enjoy the recipe. Cheers!
Just the term baked cheese made me hungry. Can I have some please?
Yes, baked cheese does make the tummy growl 😉 Cheers!
Thank you for sharing the recipe. I love baked casseroles and of course cheese! I love cooking and Im definitely making this in my kitchen!
It’s my pleasure sharing Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches recipe. Sounds like this is a winner for you. Enjoy!
Lovely this Baked Cheese Sandwiches for breakfast can’t wait to cook this! YUMMY<3
Enjoy making and eating Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches, Maysz!
I never get tired of reading about sandwiches and find something new every time. I wish I can have it now.
They’re quick to put together. Hope you give Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches a try. Cheers!
How bizarre that I see this recipe today. On my way home from the mall I was mentally preparing for dinner time and the first thing I could think of was something similar to this, but in my version it was a savory bread pudding with cheese and beef bacon.
😉 We have a similar recipe that has ham, sausage and cheese. We always prepare it for the holidays. Enjoy supper tonight.
This look so good! I love that its made in a casserole so you can easily cook it for a large family!
Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches recipe is perfect for family get togethers!
Love an easy recipe. Definitely could have this for “Breakfast for Dinner” night.
Would highly recommend for breakfast with a big glass of orange juice or with supper and a nice green salad. Cheers!
This recipe is something that my kids would really love. I will try making this one.
Kids and cheese just seem to go together. Hope you enjoy. Cheers!
Oh wow, this one is a winner! My boys would probably dig this. Will try this on weekend.
Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwiches are sure to make the weekend even better. Cheers!
The Lois’ Baked Cheese Sandwich looks delicious. The recipe seems easy. Ideal breakfast casserole with a puffy, cheesy slice of goodness.
Can’t argue with you there 😉
what a coincidence, we cooked this morning eggs casserole and we love to put a lot of butter on the bottom and mixed them with some veggies, and the result it was delicious
It really is very versatile. You can add ham, or sausage, or any veggie of your preference, but then it might have to be called something different 😉
That look absolutely amazing. I am always looking to learn new breakfast recipes. I cannot wait to try this.
Let me know how they turn out. Enjoy!
I am going to spoil my bff tomorrow with this. She adores cheese. Thanks a million for sharing this recipe
Hope you both enjoy the recipe and the company. Cheers!
OMGeeeee! This recipe sounds delicious! I’d love to give it a whirl sometime, and it seems pretty simple to follow (so even a crap cook like me wouldn’t balls it up LOL) x
That’s the beauty of these “older” recipes. They were made be women that had limited time and not a lot of fancy ingredients. Hope you enjoy it!