14 slices white bread
1 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese
3 c. whole milk
1/2 c. butter
10 eggs
salt
Pepper

Trim edges of 14 slices of white bread (save and toast to make bread crumbs for another dish), then cube (quarter) each slice.

Grate 1 pound of sharp Cheddar on the large side of grater or using the grating disk of a food processor.

Put 10 eggs and 3 cups whole milk in blender or food processor with 1 teaspoon of salt (or less, to taste) and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Process until smooth.

Using a 13-1/2 x 8-3/4 inch casserole dish, layer the bread and cheese evenly along the bottom.

Pour milk and eggs mixture over. Melt butter and drizzle over top.

May be made in advance (this allows the bread to soak up the egg/milk mixture more).

Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350°F.