Chicken Salad Souffle Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 slices white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, divided
• 3 cups cooked, cubed chicken breast meat
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup frozen peas
• salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese