Christmas Morning Casserole

This is a good make-ahead casserole.  I make it Christmas Eve and it is ready to put in the oven Christmas morning.

Ingredients

7 slices french bread, crusts removed and cubed

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

6 eggs

3 cups milk

1 teaspoon ground mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

In a greased 11 x 7 baking dish, combine the bread cubes and cheese.  In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over bread and cheese.  Top with bacon.  Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.  Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clan.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Yield: 6-8 servings.