Brunch Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups chopped zucchini
2 cups cooked ham
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped green peppers
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
12 eggs
4 cups day-old bread
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (12 ounces)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, zucchini, ham, onions, green peppers, and garlic in olive oil until vegetables are tender; drain and pat dry; and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl; beat cream cheese and cream until smooth; beat in eggs.
Stir in bread, cheese, salt, pepper and vegetable mixture.
Pour into TWO (2) greased 11-inch x 7-inch x 2-inch baking dishes.
Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Note: Vegetables & ham can be prepared the day before, also cream cheese, cream & eggs, refrigerate; Then put together before baking.