Country House Breakfast Casserole

1 stick butter
2 c croutons, crushed
1 c shredded Cheddar cheese
4 eggs
¾ c milk
1 tsp dry mustard
½ lb cooked breakfast meat of choice (crumbled bacon, sausage, cubed ham)

Melt butter in an 8x8 in glass baking dish or small casserole dish. Add croutons and toss to coat. Sprinkle cheese on top of croutons. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk and dry mustard. Pour egg mixture over croutons and cheese. Sprinkle on prepared meat. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 375 F. Let casserole stand at room temperature while oven heats.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, until eggs are set. Let sit for 5 minutes before cutting.