1 pound sharp cheddar cheese shredded or cut in small cubes
14 slices french bread good quality, cut in 1-inch cubes
2 cups milk
6 eggs
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dijon style mustard
Several drops Tabasco® pepper sauce
1/4 cup vermouth
Heat oven to 325° F. Toss cheese with cubed bread. In separate bowl, beat together milk, eggs, paprika, salt, mustard, Tabasco®, and vermouth. Pour over cheese and bread; toss until well-mixed. Place in greased 2-quart tube pan and bake for 45 minutes or until pudding is set.
Note: This may be put together the night before cooking. Remove from refrigerator 1 hour before baking.