Bacon and Egg Strata

• 8 slices bread, crusts trimmed
• 4 ounces bacon, cooked until crisp, drained
• 1 to 2 tablespoons bacon grease or melted butter, optional
• 4 eggs, slightly beaten
• 3 cups milk, scalded
• 1 tablespoon grated onion, or use 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
• 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Cut each slice of bread into 3 pieces; arrange in shallow, lightly buttered baking dish. Place bacon over bread. If desired, drizzle a little of the bacon grease or melted butter over the bread. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over the bacon and bread. Place the baking dish in a larger pan of hot water (about 1/2 inch). Bake at 350° for 45 minutes, or until somewhat firm.
Bacon and egg breakfast casserole serves 6.