Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage and Cheddar Overnight Bread Pudding

In a large skillet heat butter over medium heat. Add onion red pepper and garlic. Cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until just browned.

In a very large bowl combine onion mixture bread cubes sausage 2 1/2 cups cheese and parsley. Transfer mixture to a greased 3-quart rectangular baking dish.

In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs half-and-half salt and black pepper. Pour evenly over the bread mixture. Press lightly with the back of a large spoon to moisten all of the ingredients. Cover with foil. Chill 4 to 24 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 to 35 minutes more.

Remove from oven. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Let stand 15 minutes; serve warm. Garnish with chives if desired.