French Toast Breakfast Sandwiches

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Makes 4 sandwiches

Melty cheese and savory breakfast maple sausage tucked between slices of French toast make for a breakfast-inspired sandwich that’s delicious any time of day.

Ingredients

  • 1 package Smart Chicken breakfast maple sausages

  • 8 slices brioche bread

  • 6 whole eggs

  • ½ cup half and half

  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, as needed

  • 4 slices havarti cheese

  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese

  • Canola oil and butter, as needed

  • Maple syrup, for serving

  • Powdered sugar, for serving (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Slice the sausages in half, the long way; set aside.

In a wide, shallow dish, whisk the eggs and half and half; season mixture lightly with salt and pepper. Soak each piece of bread in the egg mixture and lay flat on a baking sheet or plastic wrap. Top each slice of bread with a slice of cheese. Top 4 (half) of the slices with the sliced sausage.

To a large cast iron skillet or a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, add ½ tablespoon of butter and ½ tablespoon of oil and bring to temperature. Carefully sear each slice of bread, cheese side up, until golden brown (you may need to sear in batches). Transfer each slice to a baking sheet; bake until the cheese is completely melted and the sausage is hot, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the slices to cool slightly; top the slices with sausage with the slices with cheese. Garnish with maple syrup and powdered sugar and serve.

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