Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9 x 13-inch baking pan; set aside. Cook the sausage as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Crumble sausage into pieces.

In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and parsley.

Add salt and pepper, if desired.

Stir in sausage, bread cubes, red pepper and 1 cup cheese.

Pour into baking dish.

Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into squares to serve.