Panzanella Strata

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Butter, for greasing and to dot the top

1/4 cup EVOO 

2 to 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 

2 cubanelle peppers 

1 large red sweet pepper 

1 red onion, chopped 

1 chile pepper, Fresno, jalapeno or Italian cherry, thinly sliced or finely chopped 

1 pint cherry tomatoes 

Salt and pepper

Salt and pepper 

8 eggs 

1 pint cream or half-and-half 

1 1/2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped 

Small handful fresh basil leaves, torn or sliced 

6 cups chopped or torn stale bread, white or peasant-style