Tempted yet? If you’re ready to experience the rich, robust flavor of Dei Fratelli products, we have a bounty of tasty recipes made with Dei Fratelli products. And, with meal ideas for everything from a Friday night snack to an Italian Family Feast, you’ll find something for everyone at your table. Enjoy!

Featured Recipe: Tomato Parmesan Bread Pudding

  • 1 medium loaf Firm white bread cut into large (1") cubes
  • 6 Eggs
  • 2 cups Half and half
  • 4 ounces Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces Shredded mozzarella
  • 1 28 Ounce can Dei Fratelli Chopped Italian-Style Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup Chopped basil leaves
Butter a two-quart oven proof baking dish. Whisk the eggs and half and half together.

Fold the bread and parmesan cheese into the egg mixture (the bread should be moist and squishy). Fold in parsley and basil.

Place one third of the bread mixture in the bottom of the baking dish. Layer half of the can of tomatoes and one third of the shredded cheese. Repeat layers, finishing the bread mixture and then shredded cheese.

Let the assembled dish stand covered and refrigerated for 2 hours or overnight, for up to 24 hours.

Place the refrigerated dish in the oven at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until the center begins to dry. The top should be brown and bubbly. Let it rest uncovered for ten minutes before serving.

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Contest Recipe Spotlight: Dei Fratelli Stuffed Peppers

  • 1 lb. Hot Bulk Sausage
  • 1 Pkg Taco Seasoning
  • 1 14.5 Can Dei Fratelli Low Sodium Tomatoes
  • 6 Green Bell Peppers
  • 1 lb. Pkg O'Brien Frozen Potatoes
  • 2 Cups Grated Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1 Carton Sour Cream
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large skillet brown sausage, stir in taco seasoning and Dei Fratelli Tomatoes. Stir until well blended. Add potatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.

Cut peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and discard stems.

Place peppers on cookie sheet and fill peppers with sausage mixture.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, sprinkle with grated cheese, return to oven for 10 minutes or until cheese starts to melt.

Remove from oven to serving dish.

Add a dollop of sour cream and serve.