Ham Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 slices white bread (with or without crusts)
butter or margarine
2 lb. chopped ham
2 c. grated cheese (Cheddar recommended but Muenster or Monterey Jack may be used)
5 beaten eggs
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
3 c. milk
2 c. crushed corn flakes (optional)
1 onion (optional)

Preparation

Butter both sides of bread slices.
Place 8 slices in 10 x 13-inch pan.
Add half the ham and cheese.
Top with remaining 8 slices of bread and cover with remaining ham and cheese.
Mix eggs, milk and mustard together and pour mixture over layered dish. Refrigerate overnight.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for one hour or until top is golden brown.
If desired, mix crushed corn flakes with melted butter and sprinkle over casserole before baking.
May be made 1 to 2 days ahead.
Chopped onion may be added to ham and cheese.