Savory sausage and apple bread pudding Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sweet maple sausage
- 2 apples, cored and chopped (don't bother to peel them)
- 1 small onion, choppped
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups skim milk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces sturdy (preferably day-old) Italian bread, cubed
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1204g | |
| Calories 1152 | |
| Calories from Fat 552 | 48% |
| Total Fat 62.37g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat 33.68g | 135% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 893mg | 298% |
| Sodium 1867mg | 78% |
| Potassium 1654mg | 47% |
| Total Carbs 79.55g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.5g | 32% |
| Sugars 63.81g | 43% |
| Protein 73.52g | 118% |
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