Puffy Eggs In Casserole(Serves 8 To 10)  
["1 small loaf French bread", "2 Tbsp. butter, softened", "12 large eggs (at room temperature), lightly beaten", "1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (white Cheddar preferred)", "1/2 c. whole milk", "1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter, melted", "3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves (for garnish)", "6 strips bacon, cooked until crisp, drained on paper towels and crumbled (for garnish)*"]
["*You can substitute breakfast sausage, browned and cut into pieces, instead of bacon."]
["bread", "butter", "eggs", "Cheddar cheese", "milk", "butter", "parsley", "bacon"]