Cheese Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 slices bread
1 1/2 c. sharp or extra sharp cheese, sliced
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dry mustard

Preparation

Quarter bread and lay in an 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 1 1/2-inch or 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
Alternate layers of bread and cheese (usually 2 layers each), ending with cheese.
Mix rest of ingredients and pour over bread and cheese.
Cover and chill overnight or at least 6 hours.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes. When finished baking, let stand 30 to 45 minutes until firm, then serve.