Bread Pudding - Sausage & Cheddar Bread Pudding

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Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Stir in bread. Transfer to a greased 9x13 baking dish.

In the same bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper; pour over bread mixture. Sprinkle with Parmeasan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 degrees or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.