Featherbed Eggs

6 slices Texas toast or Italian bread
1 1/2 c grated white cheddar cheese (or any cheese you like)
1 1/2 c whole milk (or 3/4 c milk and 3/4 c heavy cream)
6 large eggs
1/2 tsp salt or use Mrs. Dash
1/2 tsp pepper
butter

Liberally butter a 9x13 baking dish with butter. Butter one side of each slice of bread and place in dish buttered side up. Sprinkle salt and pepper over bread. Add cheese.

Beat together the milk and eggs, then pour over bread and cheese.

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning, uncover and place in cold oven. Turn oven to 350 degrees and bake 35-45 minutes, until eggs are puffed and golden brown.

Variations: Add any favorite omelet toppings over bread, under cheese. A favorite is sausage, spinach and tomatoes.