Spread 7 slices bread with butter. Cut 2 slices twice across on bias, making 8 triangles. Cut remaining slices into cubes. (4 cups diced bread). Place layers of diced bread in a buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle layers with:

1 c. grated cheese

Combine and beat:

2 eggs
1 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
Dash cayenne pepper

Pour these ingredients over bread and cheese. Place triangles of bread upright around edge to form crown. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Serve at once. Serves 4.