Spicy Beef Chorizo Breakfast Strata

Ingredients

• 1 recipe Mexican-Style Beef Sausage
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups skim milk
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 cups day-old French bread cubes (1-inch)
• 1-1/2 cups reduced-fat or regular shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Toppings (optional):

• Salsa, chopped green onions, chopped tomatoes, dairy sour cream (optional)