Fiesta Breakfast Casserole

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cook sausage, in two batches, in a large skillet over medium heat until well browned. Drain sausage and set aside. Saute onion and red bell pepper in the same skillet until tender. Stir sausage and vegetables together in large bowl, season generously with salt, black pepper, and cayenne, to taste.

Grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish. Spread cubed bread evenly in the dish. Cover with sausage mixture and then cheese. In bowl, blend half-and-half and eggs. Pour over bread mixture. Allow to sit for 45 minutes to an hour, or overnight. Cook for approximately 45 minutes, or until golden brown.