Miss Hilda's Portuguese Dressing

Ingredients

• 12 to 14 cups 1/2-inch cubes day-old French bread
• 4 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 pound ground beef
• 1 pound chorizo sausage, coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped green bell peppers
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley