8 slices stale white bread (can be dried in oven)
9 eggs
1 1/2 lbs. grated cheddar cheese
1 1/4 c. cream
1 1/4 c. whole milk
1 tbsp. sugar
1 finely minced shallot
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. Beau Monde seasoning (Spice Island)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/16 tsp. cayenne pepper

Butter and dice bread into 1/2 inch cubes. Butter a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Layer 1/2 the bread then 1/2 the cheese, then the remaining bread, then remaining cheese. Put eggs in blender just to break up and mix. Add dry ingredients and blend, then Worcestershire sauce, seasonings, cream and milk. Blend well. Pour mixture over cheese and layered bread. Add milk if needed to fully cover bread and cheese.

Cover casserole dish with foil and place in refrigerator for 24 hours. Take out 2 hours before serving. Let stand for 30 minutes. Set in cold oven then turn on oven to 300 degrees. Bake for about 1 hour or until brown, bubbly and firmly set.