8 slices bread
2 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese (or your choice)
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1 lb. sausage of choice, browned, drained
1 c. mushroom soup, mixed with 1/4 c. milk
1 c. chopped green chilies (can be used instead of sausage or include for New Mexico flavor)

Remove crusts from bread (if desired), butter bread and cut into cubes. Place 1/2 cubes in 8"x11" baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cheese and browned sausage. Put rest of bread cubes on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese (and chilies, if wanted). Combine eggs, milk, seasonings, pour over bread, cheese and sausage. "Ice" with mushroom soup and milk. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour until well set and golden. Cut into serving pieces.