Instructions: * Note: Two cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese may be substituted.

Trim rind from Brie, and discard; cut cheese into cubes, and set aside.

Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink; drain well.

Cut crusts from bread slices, and place crusts evenly in bottom of a lightly greased 13- by 9-inch baking dish. Layer evenly with bread slices, sausage, Brie, and Parmesan cheese.

Whisk together 5 eggs, 2 cups whipping cream, and next 4 ingredients; pour evenly over cheeses. Cover and chill mixture for 8 hours.

Whisk together remaining 2 eggs and remaining 1 cup whipping cream; pour evenly over chilled mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until casserole is set. Garnish, if desired.

This recipe yields 8 to 10 servings.

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