Tomato, Sausage & Cheddar Bread Pudding |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This savory dish is the perfect excuse to have bread pudding as THE meal, not merely afterward as dessert. Ingredients:
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese |
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained |
1 pound johnsonville® mild ground italian sausage, cooked and crumbled |
4 green onions, thinly sliced |
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil |
1/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 teaspoon garlic powder |
3 cups cubed french bread |
6 eggs |
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°, In a large bowl, combine first eight ingredients. Stir in bread. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
2. In the same bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper; pour over bread mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Yield: 12 servings.
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