Brunch Strata

14 ingredients
7 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    In a large mixing bowl; beat cream cheese and cream until smooth; beat in eggs.
  3. 3
    Stir in bread, cheese, salt, pepper and vegetable mixture.
  4. 4
    Pour into TWO (2) greased 11-inch x 7-inch x 2-inch baking dishes.
  5. 5
    Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  6. 6
    Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  7. 7
    Note: Vegetables & ham can be prepared the day before, also cream cheese, cream & eggs, refrigerate; Then put together before baking.

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