BREAKFAST CASSEROLE (with Bacon)

Ingredients:

• 7 slices white bread, crusts removed and cubed
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 cups 2% milk
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

How to Make It:

1. In a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish, combine the bread cubes and Cheese.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over bread and cheese. 
3. Sprinkle with bacon. 
4. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
5. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
6. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
7. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Yield: 6-8 servings.