Having an overnight guest?  You’ll surely want to give this breakfast casserole a try.  The best part is you can combine the ingredients the night before and then just bake in the oven the following morning.  This recipe was found in an advertisement for Johnsonville Sausages.

Ingredients

1 Package (12 oz) Breakfast Sausage Links

6 English Muffins, cut into 1-inch cubes

1/4 Cup Melted Butter

1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

1/2 Cup Chopped Onion

1/2 Cup Red Pepper

12 Eggs

2 Cups Milk

1/2 Tsp. Salt

1/2 Tsp. Pepper

1/4 Cup Bacon Bits

Directions

1.  Cook Sausage according to  package Directions.  Cool Slightly; Cut into 1/4-inch slices. 

2.  Place English Muffin Cubes in a greased 9 x 13 pan and drizzle with butter. 

3.  Next, Layer with sausage, cheese, onion and red pepper.

4.  In a separate bowl, Combine the eggs, milk, salt & pepper.  Pour mixture over cheese.

5.  Sprinkle with Bacon bits.

6.  Refrigerate overnight.

The Following Morning:

1.  Remove pan from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to baking.

2. Bake uncovered in a 350 Degree oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick (inserted in the middle) comes out clean.

3.  Let Stand 5 minutes before serving.

Holiday Morning French Toast just goes together with the Macy’s Day Parade or opening Christmas presents.  This dish has been a long standing tradition in my family.  The best part is you can do the prep work the night before and not miss a moment with family and friends. 

Ingredients

1 Cup Brown Sugar

1/2 Cup Melted Butter

3 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon

3 Apples (Peeled, Cored and Sliced thin)

1/2 Cup of Dried Cranberries (you can also use Raisins or Dried Cherries)

1 Loaf of French Bread (Cut into one inch thick slices)

6 Large Eggs

1.5 Cups Milk

1 TBsp. Vanilla Extract

Directions

The Night Before:

1.  Combine brown sugar, butter, 1 Tsp. Cinnamon in a 9×13 inch pan. 

2.  Add apples & dried Cranberries, toss to coat. 

3.  Spread apple mixture evenly over the bottom of pan.

4.  Arrange slices of bread on top of the apples.

5.  Mix eggs, milk, vanilla & remaining 2 Tsp. of Cinnamon.

6.  Pour mixture over the bread to soak completely.

7.  Cover and Refrigerate 4-24 hours.

Day of Serving:

1. Preheat oven to 375 Degrees.

2.  Bake French Toast in pan, covered with foil for 40 minutes.

3.  Uncover and bake for and additional 5 minutes.

4.  Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.