Easy Cheesy Baked Smoked Sausage Strata

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 loaf (12 oz; 340 g) stale bread, cubed
• 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
• Hot sauce or salsa (optional)