Directions:

In a skillet, cook and crumble sausage in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine bread cubes and the remaining oil.

Sprinkle with pepper; toss to coat.

Transfer to a greased 15- inch x 10- inch baking pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until crisp and a lightly browned, stirring once.

Remove pan to a wire rack to cool slightly.

In a very large bowl, combine the bread cubes, reserved sausage, Parmesan cheese, green pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, basil and garlic.

Combine eggs and water; pour over bread mixture and toss to coat.

Transfer to a buttered 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish.

Dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until hot.