Cheese Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

15 to 18 slices Autumn Grain bread (I used white)
1/2 stick butter or margarine
4 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
6 eggs, beaten
4 c. milk (I used skim)
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
paprika and parsley to garnish

Preparation

Trim crusts and spread bread with butter.
Cut each slice into 3 pieces.
Alternate layers of bread and cheese (2 of each, beginning with bread) in 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Beat eggs and add remaining ingredients except garnish.
Pour over bread and cheese; sprinkle with garnish and cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours and up to 3 days.
Remove from refrigerator at least one hour before baking.
Bake 50 to 60 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Leftovers freeze well.
Delicious!