Bread slices, crusts removed
Butter, softened
American cheese slices
Crisp bacon
Warmed pineapple slices or brandied peaches
8 eggs
1 qt. milk
Salt and pepper
Nutmeg or oregano

(Add one or the other herbs for seasoning, just a dash of either.)

Butter the bottom and sides of a large baking dish. Butter both sides of the bread slices. Line the pan with bread slices, bottom of pan only. Cover the bread with the cheese slices. Cover the cheese with buttered bread slices. Mix the eggs and salt into the milk. Pour the mixture over the bread. Refrigerate overnight. Bake before breakfast. Garnish with crisp bacon and serve with warmed fruit. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes at 325 degrees.