1 (2 pound) loaf white bread, cut into thin slices
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place bread slices in 9x13 inch pan. Spread egg mixture over slices.
Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir together flour, baking powder, salt, oregano, Swiss cheese and pepper-sprinkled ham. Pour over bread.
Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool completely and serve warm or at room temperature.