this has been our Christmas morning breakfast for eons and everyone loves it...Cheese Strada........
10 slices white bread, no crusts
1/3 c soft butter
3 c sharp cheese, grated
BEAT together….
8 slightly beaten eggs
3 c milk
1 t. salt
1 t. dry mustard
½ T. parsley
pepper
Spread butter on bread and cut into 4 slices
Butter a 2 qt. casserole and make alternate layers of bread and cheese
End with a cheese layer.
Pour egg mixture over bread & cheese layers…
Refrigerate at least 24 hours.
Remove 1 hour before baking
Bake 40/50 minutes @ 350 degrees
Broccoli, mushroom or ham may be placed after the first layer of bread
OR….canned onion rings on top
Leftovers can also be frozen and reheated in microwave.