Savory Breakfast Bread Pudding

A delicious breakfast recipe to start the day off just right. Source: http://www.rhodesbread.com/recipes/view/savory-breakfast-bread-pudding

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  slices  rhodes  bread, cubed (4 cups)
• 3  cups  grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 28  ounces diced tomatoes, drained
• 1  lb Italian sausage, browned and drained
• 4  green onions, thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 cup  minced fresh basil
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 6  eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  salt and pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Combine cheddar cheese, tomatoes, sausage, green onions, basil, brown sugar, oregano and garlic powder.
2. Add to bread and toss gently until bread is well coated. Pour mixture into a sprayed 9x13-inch baking pan. Whisk eggs, whipping cream, salt and pepper and pour over bread mixture.
3. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake at 350°F 55-65 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.