Make-Ahead Cheese Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 slices white bread, cubed
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
celery leaves

Preparation

Toss together bread cubes and melted butter. Place half in a lightly greased 12 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle half of cheese over bread cubes. Repeat procedure with remaining bread cubes and cheese.
Combine remaining ingredients except celery leaves; beat well. Pour over cheese layers. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
Uncover and bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 to 40 minutes.
Garnish with celery leaves; serve warm.