Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
In a skillet cook and crumble sausage in 1 tbsp. olive oil until no longer pink about 5 minutes; set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl combine bread cubes and remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with pepper; toss to coat.
Step 4
Transfer to a greased 10x15-inch baking pan.
Step 5
Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned stirring once.
Step 6
Remove pan to a wire rack to cool slightly.
Step 7
In a very large bowl combine reserved sausage the bread cubes Parmesan cheese green pepper sun-dried tomatoes olives basil and garlic.
Step 8
Whisk eggs and water in a bowl; pour over bread mixture and toss to coat.
Step 9
Transfer to a buttered 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 9
Dot with butter. Bake uncovered until heated through 35 to 40 minutes.