16 slices white bread, crusts removed
1/2 lb. ham, thinly sliced
1/2 lb. cheese, sliced
6 eggs
3 1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
butter

Cover bottom of a buttered 9 x 13 casserole with 8 slices of bread. Fit slices closely, trimming if necessary. Place bite-size pieces of ham on bread. Add slices of cheese. Cover with 8 remaining slices of bread. Beat eggs, milk, salt and dry mustard. Pour mixture over sandwich, soaking all bread thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Bake uncovered at 325°F for 1 hour or until brown and bubbly. Serve immediately while it is highly puffed.

Yields 6 to 8 servings.