Savory Veggie Bread Pudding

• 6 cups bread, cut or torn into bite-sized pieces-- may use French or Artisan bread, or any bread
• 2 yellow crookneck squash, diced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 Cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 Cup sliced asparagus
• 1 Cup shredded fresh yams
• 8 eggs
• 1 Cup half & half
• 1/2 Cup butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Fresh salsa, optional

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place bread pieces and vegetables in a greased 9x13 inch casserole, tossing lightly to combine.
2. 2. In a large bowl, beat eggs until fluffy; stir in half & half, butter, basil, rosemary, salt and pepper. Pour over bread mixture.
3. 3. Bake for 45 minutes. Serve with fresh salsa, if desired.

bread, crookneck squash, green onions, red bell pepper, mushrooms, asparagus, fresh yams, eggs, butter, fresh basil, fresh rosemary, salt, freshly ground pepper, fresh salsa

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/savory-veggie-bread-pudding-50109296 (may not work)