Savory Sausage Sun-Dried Tomato and Pumpkin Bread Pudding for 8 People

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cubed
• 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed and drained
• 2 eggs
• 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, brown the sausage and onion over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
3. Stir in the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, heavy cream, sage, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened.
4. Add the bread cubes to the skillet and stir to coat. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
5. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the bread pudding is golden brown and set.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per serving
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Warm and comforting
• Perfect for brunch or dinner
• Can be made ahead of time and reheated

User Comments:

• "This bread pudding was absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the texture was so moist and tender."
• "I served this at a brunch party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how good it was."
• "I made this for my family on a cold winter night and it warmed us up both inside and out."
• "I love that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient for busy weeknights."
• "I would definitely recommend this bread pudding to anyone who loves savory dishes."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have French bread, you can use any other type of bread that you like.
• You can use ground breakfast sausage or links. If using links, remove them from the casing before cooking.
• If you don't have sun-dried tomatoes, you can substitute chopped fresh tomatoes.
• Be sure to cover the bread pudding with foil if you're making it ahead of time, to prevent the top from drying out.