1/2 lb. Italian sausage, sweet or hot
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
1 med. onion, chopped (1/2 c.)
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, drained
1/2 loaf Italian bread
3 eggs
2 1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated

1. Remove casing from sausage. Brown sausage in large skillet about 10 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it browns. Stir in green pepper and onion. Cook another 5 minutes, add tomatoes, breaking up pieces. Cook 15 minutes to remove most of the liquid.

2. Slice bread; place half the slices in bottom of buttered 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking pan; spread with meat mixture. Top with remaining bread.

3. Beat eggs in medium bowl. Stir in milk and salt. Pour over bread. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.

4. Bake in moderate oven (325 degrees) for 1 hour or until puffed and golden. Remove to wire rack. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.