Chicken Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices dry old bread
2 c. cubed chicken or turkey
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. mayonniase
3/4 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
1 (10 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c. shredded sharp cheese
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c. milk

Preparation

Cut two slices of bread into 1-inch cubes.
Place in bottom of 8 x 8 x 12-inch baking dish.
Combine chicken, chopped vegetables, mayonnaise and seasonings.
Spread on bread cubes.
Cut 2 more slices of bread into 1-inch cubes and sprinkle over chicken mixture.
Combine eggs and milk; pour over all.
Cover and chill one hour or overnight.
Sprinkle soup over top and cover with two buttered slices of bread cut into 1-inch cubes.
Bake at 325\u00b0 about 40 minutes.
Sprinkle cheese on top, bake another 15 minutes.
Let stand a few minutes before serving.