I make this whenever I need a dish to bring to a brunch. This one is always well received.
The night before serving: Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 glass baking dish. Slice (thickish slices) enough French bread to cover the bottom of the dish. Cube 1/2 lb. sharp cheddar and sprinkle over bread. Slice 6 green onions (can substitute chives, either fresh or dried) and sprinkle on top.
Beat 7 large eggs. Beat in 1 qt whole milk (or mixture of skim and evaporated which is what I usually have on hand), 2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Pour over ingredients in dish. Cover dish with foil and refrigerate overnight.
The next morning: One hour before serving, remove foil. Bake dish at 375 degrees for 1 hour. Serves 10-12. Serve immediately. If you have to transport it before serving, it falls, but tastes just as good.