By Betty Richard

Ingredients

6-8 slices bread, cut in pieces

1 lb. shredded sharp cheese

12 eggs, beaten

2 cups milk

3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Salt to taste (up to 3/4 tsp.)

1 lb. bacon, fried crisp and broken OR sausage, drained

1. Layer ingredients in 9 x 13" buttered pan, saving some of the cheese to sprinkle on top (Can be put together the night before). 
2. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes.

Variations:
Some prefer less cheese, some add ½ cup half and half to the milk, some use less eggs.