Cheesy Mushroom Bake

This is a nice side dish, for almost any meal. Similar to a stuffing. Flavors are best when it is refrigerated several hours or even overnight before baking. Mushroom lovers can experiment with different mushrooms. More can be added of desired.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 5-7

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 lb  sliced mushrooms (may add more if desired)
• 4  cups  day old  whole wheat bread, cubed
• 8  ounces  shredded cheddar cheese (mild)
• 2  eggs
• 2  cups milk
• 2  teaspoons dry mustard
•  salt and pepper, to your taste

Directions

1. In large skillet, melt butter.
2. Stir in celery, onion and mushrooms.
3. Saute over low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions become translucent and mushrooms give up their liquid, about 10 minutes.
4. In bottom of 2 quart buttered casserole, spread half of bread cubes.
5. Top with half of mushroom mixture.
6. Sprinkle with half of cheese.
7. Repeat with remaining bread, mushrooms and cheese.
8. In bowl, beat together eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper, Pour over layers in casserole.
9. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight before baking.
10. Bake at 325 degrees, about 50 minutes, until custard is firm.
11. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.