1 loaf sliced French or rye bread (day-old is best)
1 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. cooked, chopped spinach (10 c. fresh)
1 tsp. dill
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 tsp. pepper (optional)
6 oz. Swiss cheese, shredded (1 1/2 c.)
3 eggs
2 1/2 c. milk
7 slices cooked bacon (optional)

1. Line bottom of buttered 6 cup baking dish with half the bread slices.

2. Saute onion in butter 5 minutes. Squeeze spinach dry and add to pan with dill and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Stir in bacon to combine.

3. Spread spinach mixture over bread in dish and cover with half the cheese. Arrange remaining bread over mixture.

4. Beat eggs in medium-size bowl. Stir in milk and remaining salt and pepper. Pour over bread. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or overnight.

5. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until puffed and golden. If bread is browned too quickly, cover with foil. Remove and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

6. Serve at dinner with soup or at breakfast with fresh squeezed orange juice.