SAUSAGE AND APPLE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Sausage and Apple Breakfast Casserole image

Sweet, spicy apple chunks, sausage, and Cheddar cheese add loads of flavor to this egg and bread cube casserole that's perfect for brunch.

Provided by JimmyDean

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Jimmy Dean

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled, chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 eggs
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 cups French bread cubes (3/4-inch pieces)
1 (9.6 ounce) package Jimmy Dean® Original Hearty Pork Sausage Crumbles
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Toss apples with sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
Beat eggs, milk and vanilla in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add bread cubes, sausage and 1 1/2 cups cheese and apple mixture; stir gently until evenly coated.
Spoon into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Bake 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into 12 squares to serve.
Serve with warm maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 160.8 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 426.1 mg, Sugar 9.6 g