14 slices white bread, cut off crusts
8 eggs, slightly beaten
Dash of salt
4 c. milk
1 lb. Cheddar cheese, grated
2 sticks butter

Melt butter, being careful not to scorch. Add 2 cups milk and the cheese. Heat only until cheese begins to melt. Don't cook. Add 2 cups milk, eggs, and salt. Combine with cheese mixture.

Grease 9x13 inch pan and place bread 2 slices deep in pan. Pour mixture over bread and let stand until ready to bake. (Refrigerated overnight is fine.) Place pan is shallow pan of water and bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.

OPTIONAL: Brown 1/2 pound mild sausage. Crumble and sprinkle over bread before covering with cheese mixture.