Vegetable Bread Pudding | Sargento® Foods Incorporated

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup sliced shallots or chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium zucchini or summer squash, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 2 cups diced Canadian bacon or ham (optional)
• 5 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil, divided
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper or crushed red pepper flakes
• 12 oz. sliced Italian or sourdough bread, divided
• 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Double Cheddar Cheese
• 4 eggs
• 2-1/2 cups milk