12 slices bread
Butter
5 eggs
1 c. grated cheese
3 c. milk
Salt and pepper to taste

OPTIONS:

Cooked meat - ham, bacon, sausage
Sauteed vegetables or mushrooms, pepperoni, Mozzarella cheese, etc.

Ground ham and cheese is very good - also bacon and sausage.

Butter casserole and bread on 1 side. Beat eggs, milk, and salt and pepper. Place 1/2 bread, butter side down, in dish. Add cheese and one or more options. Place remaining slices of bread buttered side up. Pour egg mixture over. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in refrigerator overnight - important. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour in pan of water.