FRENCH TOAST-SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

French Toast-Sausage Casserole image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 9h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 roll (16 oz) maple-flavored bulk pork breakfast sausage
1 round uncut loaf (16 oz) Hawaiian bread, cut into 8 slices
8 eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup powdered sugar
Real maple or maple-flavored syrup, if desired

Steps:

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In baking dish, arrange 4 of the bread slices, cutting as needed to fit dish. Spoon sausage over bread. Top with remaining 4 bread slices.
In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla with whisk until well blended. Pour evenly over bread. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish. Bake 40 minutes or until golden brown and set. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg