Egg Strata

Directions

1. 1
   Combine in a bowl 8 pieces of cooked bacon, 2 tablespoons margarine and 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs.
2. 2
   In another bowl, soak 2 cups bread crumbs and 1 3/4 cups milk.
3. 3
   Beat 8 eggs, salt and pepper; cook in 4 tablespoons margarine until barely beginning to set.
4. 4
   (Can use microwave.)
5. 5
   Add soaked bread crumbs and put in 9-inch greased casserole.
6. 6
   Sprinkle on top:
7. 7
   1 cup shredded sharp cheese, bacon and bread crumb mixture.
8. 8
   Bake in preheated oven at 425° for 15 to 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Make ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.