SAVORY SAUSAGE FRENCH TOAST

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I first made French toast with sausage to use up leftovers. Now I make it because it's a heavenly way to start the day.-Suzanne Earl, Spring, TX

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 packages (12 ounces each) reduced-fat bulk pork sausage
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
6 slices French bread (1 inch thick)

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; remove with a slotted spoon. Discard drippings. In same skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in cream and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in sausage, cheese, pepper and salt; keep warm., Lightly grease a griddle; heat over medium heat. Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk until blended. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723 calories, Fat 59g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 259mg cholesterol, Sodium 1171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.