MAPLE SAUSAGE APPLE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Maple Sausage Apple Breakfast Casserole image

Provided by Annette W.

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large golden delicious apples, peeled, chopped
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
8 eggs
3 c milk
1 tsp vanilla
8 c french bread cubes (¾-inch pieces)
1 or 2 pkg jimmy dean maple flavor pork sausage roll, cooked, crumbled and drained
2 c shredded cheddar cheese, divided
warm maple syrup, optional
******about the 1 or 2 packages of sausage. the recipe calls for 1 but i use 2 because i like a lot of meat in the casserole. some breakfast casseroles tend to be custard like because of the bread and using more meat helps with that.******

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Toss apples with sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
2. Beat eggs, milk and vanilla in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add bread cubes, sausage, apple mixture and 1-½ cups cheese; stir gently until evenly coated.
3. Spoon into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish; top with remaining ½ cup cheese.
4. Bake 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into 12 squares to serve. ***Some serve with warm maple syrup, but I think it's over kill on the sweetness scale.***
5. ***Cook's Tips: Make-Ahead Maple Breakfast Casserole: Assemble casserole as directed. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, uncover and bake 50-55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.***