Savory Sausage Sun-Dried Tomato and Pumpkin Bread Pudding

This cheesy bread pudding with sausage and sun-dried tomatoes is an unexpected way to use pumpkin for a delicious fall breakfast.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 772 Calories

Ingredients

• 5 eggs
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 pound sausage
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon softened butter, or as needed
• 1 cup diced raw pumpkin
• 3 cups diced artisanal bread
• 0.25 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.

Step 2

Combine sausage, pumpkin, onion, and sun-dried tomatoes in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until sausage is browned, 5 to 8 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer sausage mixture to a large bowl. Mix in bread, heavy cream, Cheddar cheese, eggs, milk, Gruyere cheese, salt, and pepper. Spread mixture in the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, 30 to 45 minutes.