Cheese Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 slices light bread
1/2 lb. American cheese slices
4 eggs (large)
2 1/2 c. canned milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Arrange 6 slices of bread in bottom of approximately 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Cover each slice with cheese; top with remaining bread.
In a separate dish, mix eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
Pour over bread and cheese.
Let stand in refrigerator overnight.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 40 minutes or until puffy and lightly browned.
Serve with bacon and fried apples.