Italian Pumpkin Strata Recipe

• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 lb sweet Italian sausage casing removed
• 1 c. minced onion
• 1/2 c. minced green bell pepper
• 1/2 c. minced red bell pepper
• 2 x garlic cloves finely minced
• 12 c. cubed (1 1/2") Italian or possibly French bread (abt a 1-lb loaf)
• 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese - (8 ounce)
• 3 c. Nestle Carnation evaporated lowfat milk (two 12-ounce cans)
• 1 3/4 c. Libby's 100% pure pumpkin - (15-ounce can)
• 4 lrg Large eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dry oregano crushed
• 1/2 tsp dry basil crushed
• 1/2 tsp dry marjoram crushed

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