Ingredients:

• ½ loaf unsliced white bread
• 4 ½ ounces grated Cheddar cheese
• 5 strips bacon (maybe in the U.S. get Canadian bacon)
• 3 green onions (shallots)
• 1 small green pepper
• 1 small red pepper
• 6 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
• pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves

Method:

1. Trim crusts from bread, cut bread into 2.5 cm cubes, place bread in single layer in ovenproof dish.
2. Sprinkle with cheese. Cut bacon in 2.5 cm pieces, fry until crisp and brown, drain, place over cheese, top with shallots and chopped green pepper.
3. Whisk eggs, add milk, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, pepper, and basil. Pour over bread mixture, top with chopped red pepper, cover with plastic food wrap and refrigerate overnight.
4. Bake uncovered in 425 F oven for 50 to 60 minutes.