Savory Broccoli Bread Pudding Casserole

SAVORY BROCCOLI BREAD PUDDING

6 cups 1 inch cubes Italian bread 10 oz pkg broccoli florets, coarsely chopped 4 oz sliced ham, coarsely chopped 12 oz jar roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped 4 scallions, sliced 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend 6 large eggs 2 cups milk 1/4 tsp each dried thyme, salt and pepper

Coat a shallow baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread 1/2 the bread cubes over bottom. Cover with 1/2 the broccoli, ham, peppers, scallions and cheese. Repeat layers once. Whisk egg, milk, thyme, salt and pepper to blend. Pour over top. Cover with foil, refrigerate 2 hours. Heat oven to 350 degrees.* Bake covered 60 min. Uncover bake 5 min. or until done. Let stand 5 min. before serving. MAKES 6 SERVINGS OF SAVORY BROCCOLI BREAD PUDDING.*

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