Breakfast Strata

Ingredients: 1 loaf of day-old bread (such as French bread, sourdough, or ciabatta), cut into 1-inch cubes 1 pound breakfast sausage (or bacon, or ham) 1 cup diced onions 1 cup diced bell peppers 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups milk (or a milk alternative) 10 large eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as thyme or Italian seasoning)