1/2 lb. hot Italian sausage or pork sausage (bulk)
1 jar roasted red pepper strips
1 sm. can diced green chilies
6 slices white bread (day old or lightly toasted bread), quartered
1 1/2 c. Monterey Jack cheese with jalapenos, grated
6 lg. eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt

In medium skillet, saute sausage 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly. Place in bowl. Add peppers and chilies; toss to combine. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generally grease 2 quart baking dish. Reserve 6 bread quarters and place remainder in prepared dish. Sprinkle with cheese and the sausage mixture; arrange reserved bread on top. Set aside. In medium bowl, beat eggs with milk, chili powder, and salt until mixed; pour over bread in dish. Bake 1 hour or until center is set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 6 servings.