4 c. cubed day old bread (French or Italian preferred)
2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
10 eggs, lightly beaten
4 c. milk
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. onion powder
Dash of pepper
10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 c. sliced mushrooms
1 c. peeled tomatoes, chopped

12 to 24 hours before serving, arrange bread cubes in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Beat the eggs with the milk and seasonings and pour over the bread. Sprinkle with bacon, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Cover with foil and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Remove and bake, uncovered, in a preheated 325 degree oven for 1 hour, or until set. Serves 12.