Wide-Awake Bake | Cooking Professionally

Ingredients

• 12 slices white sandwich bread
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs, chopped, of your choice
• 8 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 cups whole milk
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• fresh thyme leaves, optional, to taste, for garnish
• fresh basil leaves, optional, to taste, for garnish