"This savory dish is the perfect excuse to have bread pudding as THE meal, not merely afterward as dessert. — Holly Jones, Kennesaw, Georgia..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups (12 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
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1 pound bulk Johnsonville® Mild Italian Links, cooked and crumbled
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4 green onions, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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3 cups cubed French bread
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6 large eggs
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1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese