Savory Tomato Bread Pudding

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Dice tomatoes; place in a large bowl; set aside. Butter a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish; set aside.

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   Place bread on cookie sheets in a single layer; bake until toasted, about 5 minutes, turning occasionally.

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   To the bowl with the tomatoes, add toasted bread cubes, Monterey Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion and Italian seasoning. Spoon into prepared baking dish.

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   In a large bowl, combine milk, eggs and salt; pour over tomato/bread mixture. With a spatula, press bread down to cover with milk mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

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