MEAT LOVER'S BREAD PUDDING

Meat Lover's Bread Pudding image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef round
1/2 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
1 container (8 oz) refrigerated prechopped onion, celery and bell pepper
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 eggs
2 boxes (9.5 oz each) frozen five-cheese Texas toast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
Small fresh basil leaves, if desired
Additional marinara sauce, heated, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9- inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef, sausage and onion mixture over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef and sausage are thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in 1 cup marinara sauce.
In medium bowl, beat half-and-half, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, pepper and eggs with wire whisk until blended.
Layer half of the Texas toast in baking dish; top with half of the meat mixture and 1 cup of the cheese blend. Repeat layers. Pour egg mixture over top.
Bake uncovered 50 to 55 minutes or until center is set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil. Serve with additional marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 755 mg