Breakfast Bread Pudding


1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 eggs, separated
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
9 slices bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

In a large bowl, combine butter, egg yolks, milk, mustard, salt,
and cayenne pepper. Stir in bread cubes and cheese.
In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form;
fold into bread mixture. Pour into a greased 9" square baking dish.
Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight.
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes
or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.