Cheese Strata

2 cups (3 slices) bread cubed.

1/2 pound cheddar cheese, shredded.

1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled.  I have also used ham, shrimp, and sausage.

1/4 cup cup butter, melted.

1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced.

3 large eggs.

2 cups of milk.

1 teaspoon dry mustard.

1/4 teaspoon salt.

Place half of the bread cubes in a 1 1/2 quart casserole.  Layer half the cheese, bacon and butter.  Repeat layers and arrange mushrooms on top.  Beat eggs, milk, mustard and salt and pour over the layered mixture.  Set the casserole in a pan of hot water.    Bake at 300 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.