Baked Sausage Stuffed French Toast
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast comfort with this Baked Sausage Stuffed French Toast, a savory-sweet twist on a brunch classic! Layers of fluffy brioche or Texas toast are generously stuffed with a creamy sausage and cream cheese filling, then bathed in a rich custard spiced with cinnamon and vanilla. Baked to golden perfection, this dish combines the crispy edges of French toast with the hearty satisfaction of a sausage-stuffed casserole. Easy to prepare and perfect for feeding a crowd, this make-ahead recipe is an ideal centerpiece for holiday mornings, weekend brunches, or any special occasion. Finish with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup for a dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (such as brioche or Texas toast)
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 6 eggs
- 1.5 cups milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and let cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the cooked sausage until well mixed.
Lay out 4 slices of bread and evenly spread the sausage and cream cheese filling over each slice. Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread to form sandwiches.
Arrange the sandwiches in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sandwiches, making sure each piece is fully soaked. Press gently with a spatula to help the bread absorb the custard.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb the custard mixture.
Bake the French toast, covered, for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with additional maple syrup, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4377 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 290.1 g | 372% | |
| Saturated Fat | 132.1 g | 660% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1781 mg | 594% | |
| Sodium | 7072 mg | 307% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 271.4 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.7 g | ||
| Protein | 144.5 g | 289% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.2 mcg | 51% | |
| Calcium | 1284 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 21.5 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 2275 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
