8 slices bread, buttered and cubes with crust off
2 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 1/2 c. cubed ham
6 eggs
2 1/2 c. milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Spread 1/2 of bread cubes on bottom of 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 pan. Next, layer 1 cup cheese, 1 1/2 cup cubed ham, 1 cup cheese and top with the remaining bread cubes. Beat 6 eggs with 2 1/2 cups milk. Pour over top. Refrigerate overnight. Remove 1 hour before baking. Bake 1 hour at 325 degrees. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

MUSHROOM SAUCE TOPPING: 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1 can mushrooms. Heat in saucepan.