Mom's Favorite Cheese Strata

MDM prepared this often from the Alexandria, VA TWIG cookbook, "A Heritage of Good Tastes"; The recipe was contributed by Marjorie Cook. Good with many main dish meats, such as beef, pork, etc. Preparation time includes refrigerator setting time.

• Ready In: 24 hrs 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb cheddar cheese, grated
• 9  slices  white bread, crusts removed
•  salt, to taste
•  black pepper, to taste
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  dried onion
• 4  eggs
• 3  cups milk
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard

Directions

1. Lightly grease casserole.
2. Cut 3 slices of bread into 3 strips each. Fit into casserole. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and 1/3 of the onion.
3. Add 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat layers two more times.
4. Beat eggs, add milk, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Pour over bread mixture.
5. Allow to set in the refrigerator overnight.
6. Take out 2 hours before baking.
7. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit, then bake for 50 minutes.