Western Ham and Egg Casserole

• 8 slices white bread, crust removed, cut into cubes
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1/4 cups cubed, cooked ham (about 8 ounces)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 3 cups milk

Place bread cubes in a lightly greased 12x8x2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese, ham, onion, and green pepper. Whisk together eggs and milk; pour over ham and cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours. Remove from refrigerator; let stand 30 minutes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes or until set.

• Yields: 8 servings
• Preparation Time: 1 hour, plus chilling and resting time