Alvira's Company Eggs

Source: Alvira Colbert

• 8 slices bread (cubed)
• 2/3 lb. cheddar (shredded)
• 8 eggs (beaten)
• 1/2 lb. bacon (fried) or ham (diced)
• 1 tsp. salt
• dash of pepper
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp. dry mustard

1. Cube bread and place in the bottom of a 9x13" buttered glass dish.
2. Add shredded cheese to well beaten eggs.
3. Add milk, bacon (or ham), salt, pepper, mustard to egg mixture.
4. Pour over the bread, cover the dish and refrigerate overnight.
5. In the morning, take out of the refrigerator and set out on counter for 30-45 minutes, @preheat oven and bake 45 minutes @ 350º.
6. Take out of oven and let sit for 5-10 minutes before eating.