Brunch Strata...

3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups chopped zucchini
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 ½ cups chopped red pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 (8 ounces) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup half-and-half cream
12 eggs
4 cups cubed day-old bread
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, zucchini, ham, onion, peppers and garlic in oil until vegetables are tender. Drain and pat dry; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and half-and-half until smooth. Beat in eggs. Stir in the bread, cheese, salt, pepper and vegetable mixture.

Pour into two greased 11x7x2 inch baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. (If refrigerated, may need more baking time.)