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Tomato, Sausage & Cheddar Bread Pudding is a savory, comforting dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Combining the rich flavors of sausage, tangy tomatoes, and sharp cheddar, this hearty bread pudding is sure to satisfy. Its delicious blend of textures and flavors makes it a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Italian sausage, casings removed
- 4 cups cubed day-old bread (about 1-inch pieces)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add onion and garlic; cook until softened. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. Set aside.
- Assemble Bread Pudding: In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, and cheddar cheese. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Custard: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture evenly over the bread mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake: Press the bread down gently to help it absorb the custard mixture. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
Notes
For a spicier dish, use hot Italian sausage. You can prepare this dish the night before and bake it the next morning. For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage and add more vegetables like bell peppers and spinach.
