Country Overnight Souffle

16 Slices bread, crusts trimmed
1 c Chopped tomato
4 T Softened butter
6 Eggs
10 Slices cheddar cheese
3 c Milk
10 Thin slices cooked ham
1/2 t Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 c Sliced mushrooms
1/2 t Finely chopped chives
1 lg Onion, minced
1/2 t Dry mustard
1 c Dry bread crumbs
1 c Chopped green pepper
1/2 c Melted butter

Spread one side of bread slices with butter. Place 8 slices buttered side down in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.

Layer cheese, ham, mushrooms, onion, green pepper and tomato over bread. Place remaining bread slices buttered side up on top.

Beat eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, chives and dry mustard with wire whisk in bowl. Pour over layers. Chill, covered, overnight.

Mix bread crumbs with melted butter in bowl. Sprinkle over souffle. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees.

AUTHOR: Gale