Ingredients

• 1 pound bacon, coarsely chopped or bulk pork sausage
  
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  
• 6 1-inch thick slices French bread
  
• 1 cup shredded colby and Monterey Jack cheese or American cheese (4 ounces)
  
• 6 eggs, slightly beaten
  
• 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, half-and-half, light cream, or whole milk
  
• 3/4-1 teaspoon dry mustard
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper