Cheddar Strata

This can be made ahead

• Ready In: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1⁄4 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup  minced onion
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 8  slices  white bread
• 3  cups  shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Combine first 9 ingredients; set aside.
2. Butter bread; cut off crusts, and cut each slice into small squares.
3. Arrange a single layer of bread squares in a lightly greased 9 inch square pan; top with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers until all bread and cheese are use.
4. POur egg mixture over all .
5. Cover and chill 8 hours.
6. Remove from refrigerator, let stand at room temp 30 minutes before baking.
7. Bake uncovered, at 325F for 1 hour.
8. Serve hot.