Ingredients:

1 baguette, sliced into ½ inch thick slices (about 8 slices)

6 eggs

1 tablespoon butter

1 small onion, chopped

250 milliliters (1 cup) whole milk

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

140 grams (5 ounces) shredded Gruyere cheese (or any cheese you like)

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 390 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Grease a baking dish.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

Arrange half of the bread slices in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.

Pour half of the egg mixture over the bread and cheese.

Top with the remaining bread slices and cheese.

Pour the remaining egg mixture over the top.

Dot the top with butter.

Bake for 15 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Let cool slightly before serving.

Tips:

You can use any type of bread you like for this recipe, such as French bread, challah, or even croissants.

If you don’t have whole milk, you can use low-fat milk or even cream.

You can also add other ingredients to your egg bake, such as cooked bacon, sausage, or ham.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.