3 slices stale bread
1/2 cup softened butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small pieces (4 ounces)
3 eggs
2 cups milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven. to 350 degrees. Spread each slice of bread generously with butter; layer In a greased 1-1/2-quart baking dish, sprinkling cheese between the layers . Beat eggs and milk together, season with salt and pepper, and pour over bread . Bake for 45 minutes and serve immediately.