Tomato, Sausage and Cheddar Bread Pudding

(from jpsrusk’s recipe box)

Serves 12 people

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (12 0z) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 lb. Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 Tbsp. dried basil
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 3 cups cubed French Bread
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1, In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Stir in bread. Transfer to a greased 13 in x 9 in baking dish.

  2. In the same bowl wisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

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