Ham 'n' Cheese Strata

Makes 8 to 10 servings

12 ......................slices white bread , crusts removed
1 ........................pound fully cooked ham , diced
2 ........................cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
6 ........................eggs
3 ........................cups milk
2 ........................teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ........................teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 .....................teaspoon salt
1/4 .....................teaspoon pepper
* ***Dash cayenne pepper ****
1/4 .....................cup finely chopped onion
1/4 .....................cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 .....................cup butter , melted
1 ........................cup crushed cornflakes

1) Arrange 6 slices of bread in the bottom of a greased 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish . Top with ham and cheese . Cover with remaining bread .
2) In a bowl , beat eggs , milk , Worcestershire sauce , mustard , salt , pepper and green pepper ; pour over all . Cover and refrigerate overnight .
3) Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking . Pour butter over bread ; sprinkle with cornflakes . Bake uncovered at 350* for 50 to 60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean . Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

My family wouldn't mind if I made this every weeekend ! I like to prepare it on holidays , serving it with fresh cinnamon buns and fresh fruit .
Heart healthy