Ham and Veggie Strata (make-the-night-before recipe)  

Ingredients
2 T. olive oil
3 medium onions, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups!)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 T. minced garlic
1 pkg. (8 oz.) sliced cooked ham, cut into small pieces
3 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped
12 slices day-old English muffin OR sourdough bread (about 1-1/2 lbs), torn into pieces
8 eggs
3 c. milk
1-1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz.)  



In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, bell pepper, and garlic; cook 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in ham and tomatoes. Cook 2 minutes longer.     
Meanwhile, spray 13x9-inch (3 qt) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place torn bread in baking dish. In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper until well blended. Spoon ham mixture over bread. Pour egg mixture over top. Cover; refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.    

When ready to bake, heat oven to 350*F.
Uncover baking dish; bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 30 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Cut into squares.   Would be yummy to mix up in the morning and have for supper with a fruit salad or sweet rolls too.  :)