Italian Bread Pudding Recipe

Ingredients:
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried basil
5 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (9 1/2 ounce) package frozen mozzarella-and-monterey jack cheese texas toast, chopped
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation Instructions:
Whisk together first 6 ingredients until blended. Layer half of Texas toast in a lightly greased 11×7″ baking dish.; sprinkle with half each of tomatoes, bacon, and cheese. Repeat layers once. Pour eff mixture over toast and cheese. Cover and chill overnight. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bake casserole for 50-55 minutes or until center is set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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