Cheese And Bacon Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 or 5 slices whole wheat bread
1/2 onion, grated
1 1/4 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
6 slices crisp bacon, crumbled
4 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. milk
salt and pepper to taste
paprika

Preparation

Butter a loaf-size casserole.
Place 2 slices of bread on bottom.
Add grated onion.
Over onion, put 1 cup of the grated cheese and the crumbled bacon.
Top with 2 or 3 more slices of bread to cover completely.
Beat the eggs.
Add the milk, salt and pepper.
Pour over the other ingredients.
Top with the remaining 1/4 cup grated cheese.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
Set in a pan of hot water and bake 45 to 50 minutes at 350\u00b0.