Creole Breakfast Bread Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 cups stale French bread, cubed
• 1 pound breakfast sausage, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)