Savory Sausage, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Pumpkin Bread Pudding

This savory sausage, sun-dried tomato, and pumpkin bread pudding is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. The combination of sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and pumpkin adds a unique and flavorful twist to traditional bread pudding. It is easy to make, using simple ingredients, and will be a crowd pleaser every time. Serve it warm with a side salad for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 1 loaf of day-old bread, cubed
• 1 pound of breakfast sausage
• 1 cup of sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup of pumpkin puree
• 1 1/2 cups of milk
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried sage
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, dried thyme, dried sage, salt, and black pepper.
4. Add the cubed bread, cooked sausage, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl. Mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
5. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the bread pudding.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!

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