Brunch Cheese Casserole

Serves 6: 9-inch square pan (one recipe)
Serves 12: 9x13 pan (double recipe)

3 slices white bread
1/2 pound American or cheddar cheese, shredded (I use 1/2 sharp & 1/2 medium cheddar)
4 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups milk
paprika
1/2 pound bacon (fry and crumble to put over top in last 15 minutes)

Butter pan well
Cut crusts from bread, cut into squares, put in bottom of pan
Sprinkle cheese on top
Beat eggs -- add salt, mustard and milk
Pour over bread and cheese
Sprinkle with paprika

Refrigerate at least 12 hours before baking

bake 1 hour, uncovered, at 325 degrees
Garnish with crumbled bacon last 15 minutes of baking

*Remove from oven 10 minutes before serving (to set)
(*very important)