Cheese Strata
["16 (3/4-inch thick) pieces French bread, crust removed", "1 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated", "4 c. milk", "6 whole eggs", "2 tsp. dry mustard", "3/4 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. pepper (may use white and red pepper)", "1 small can chopped green chilies"]
["Lightly butter bread both sides; cut each slice into 8 pieces. Alternate layers of cheese and bread, beginning and ending with bread in a 9 x 13-inch buttered dish.", "Beat the next 6 ingredients together; pour over bread and cheese.", "Allow to stand refrigerated overnight, covered.", "Cover baking dish; place in pan of water. Bake for 1 1/2 hours at 350\u00b0.", "May also use (or replace chilies) with ham, shrimp, chicken or mushrooms.", "Serves 8 to 10."]
["bread", "Cheddar cheese", "milk", "eggs", "dry mustard", "salt", "pepper", "green chilies"]