Forgotten Souffle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 to 10 slices white bread, crust removed, remainder cubed
3 c. Cheddar cheese, grated
2 c. broccoli flowerets, blanched
1/2 c. chopped onion or red or green pepper or 1 c. mushrooms
1 to 2 Tbsp. margarine
2 c. precooked ham, cubed*
12 eggs
3 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

*May use 1 pound bacon, crisply cooked and broken, or more.