Ham or Sausage Strata

from the kitchen of Jewal

4-6 slices of bread, no crust
1 c grated cheddar cheese
1 lb ham, sausage or bacon
12 eggs
1 1/2 c milk
3 T minced green onion
3 T green peppers, chopped
3/4 tsp dry yellow mustard
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 c milk
1 4 oz can mushrooms,drained, opt

Butter a 3 qt casserole dish- 4 inches deep.  line casserole dish with 4-6 slices of bread, no crust.  Sprinkle bread slices with 1 c grated  cheddar cheese.  Sprinkle with 1 lb of diced ham or brown 1 lb sausage or bacon.  Beat together, eggs, milk, onions, peppers and mustard and pour over the bread, cheese and meat.  Cover with lid and refrigerate overnight.  Remove and mix the soup, 1/4 c milk & mushrooms and pour over top.  Bake uncovered  at 300 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.