Brunch Strata

Ingredients

• 3 cups (700 ml) sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3 cups (700 ml) chopped zucchini
• 2 cups (475 ml) cubed fully cooked ham
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) chopped onions
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) chopped green pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
• 2 8 oz (224 grm). packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) half-and-half cream
• 12 eggs
• 4 cups (950 ml) cubed day-old bread
• 3 cups (700 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) pepper