Spinach, Cheese and Bacon Strata

4 cups sliced and buttered French bread, cubed
1 bag frozen spinach (16 oz)
6 to 8 ounces diced, cooked bacon, ham or turkey ham
1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 10 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup evaporated milk
5 eggs
1 tablespoon minced dried onion, optional

Lightly butter a 3 1/2 quart crockpot. Layer with half of the buttered bread cubes, spinach, bacon and cheese; salt and pepper to taste.

Repeat layers ending with cheese.

Whisk together the soup, milk, eggs and dried onion. Pour over crockpot mixture.

Chill for 1 hour or overnight.

Cover and cook on low for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours.

Serves 4 to 6.