APPLE-SAUSAGE FRENCH TOAST

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Sandwiching sausage and apples between bread slices makes this baked French toast a bit different. "I like to serve to guests who spend the night," relates Renee Olson of Kendrick, Idaho. "It's a great way to get them going in the morning."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
2 medium apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
6 eggs
2-1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
18 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)

Steps:

In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove and set aside. Add apples to the skillet; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., In a bowl, lightly whisk the eggs, milk, syrup and nutmeg until combined. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, arrange half of the bread. Top with the sausage, apples and remaining bread. Pour egg mixture over the top. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until eggs are set and bread is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 1011mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.