Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup butter, cubed10 slices white bread, cubed2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1/2 pound American cheese, cubed6 large eggs2 cups whole milk1 teaspoon ground mustard

Preparation

In a large skillet, saute green pepper in butter until tender. Remove green pepper, reserving drippings. Combine the green pepper, bread and ham; place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.

Add cheese to drippings; cook and stir over low heat until cheese melts. Pour over bread mixture. Whisk the eggs, milk and mustard; pour over cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.