Sweet Sausage French Toast Casserole with Caramelized Bananas
Indulge in the ultimate sweet-and-savory breakfast experience with this Sweet Sausage French Toast Casserole with Caramelized Bananas. Perfect for weekend brunch or holiday mornings, this dish combines the richness of buttery challah bread, the comforting spice of ground cinnamon, and the hearty flavor of breakfast sausage. Soaked overnight in a creamy egg custard, the casserole bakes up golden and luscious, while the caramelized banana topping adds a decadent, sugary finish. Drizzle with pure maple syrup for the perfect final touch! With a preparation time of just 25 minutes and serving up to six, this make-ahead breakfast casserole is the perfect solution for feeding a crowd with minimal effort. Keywords: sweet and savory breakfast casserole, French toast bake, caramelized bananas, easy brunch recipes, make-ahead breakfast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 Breakfast sausage links
- 1 loaf Challah bread
- 6 Eggs
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.333 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 3 Bananas
- 0.25 cup Maple syrup
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cook the breakfast sausage links in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Let them cool slightly, then slice them into small bite-sized pieces.
Cut the challah bread into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Layer half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Distribute the sliced sausage pieces evenly over the bread. Top with the remaining bread cubes.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and sausage, ensuring all the bread is soaked. Press the bread gently with a spatula to help it absorb the liquid.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
While the casserole is baking, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cook until it dissolves to create a caramel sauce.
Peel and slice the bananas, then add them to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, turning gently to coat the bananas in the caramel. Remove from heat and set aside.
After 30 minutes of baking, uncover the casserole and continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Top with the caramelized bananas.
Drizzle the casserole with maple syrup just before serving, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 335.4 g | 430% | |
| Saturated Fat | 143.3 g | 717% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2126 mg | 709% | |
| Sodium | 7293 mg | 317% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 562.3 g | 204% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 309.0 g | ||
| Protein | 171.0 g | 342% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.5 mcg | 58% | |
| Calcium | 1230 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 31.1 mg | 173% | |
| Potassium | 4499 mg | 96% | |
*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.
