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Sausage and Apple Breakfast Casserole

By: Jimmy Dean

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

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

Prep Time:
25 Min

Cook Time:
45 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 squares

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

Directions

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.

Footnotes

Cook's Tips:
Make-Ahead Maple Breakfast Casserole: Assemble casserole as directed. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, uncover and bake 50 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.