Sausage and apple breakfast casserole

 kids: 2 stars (my kids are the lamest bc they don't like sausage)

me: 5 stars (because I am not lame, and I like sausage)

Ingredients

2 large honeycrisp apples, peeled, chopped

2 T sugar

1 t cinnamon

8 eggs

3 cups milk

1 t vanilla

8 cups french bread, cubed (3/4" pieces)

1 pkg sausage, cooked, crumbled, drained

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°. 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, apple mixture and 1 1/2 cups cheese; stir gently until evenly coated. 

Spoon into lightly greased 9 x 13" baking dish; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

Bake 45 minutes or until knife comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into 12 squares to serve. 

Notes

To make ahead, assemble casserole as directed. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, uncover and bake 50-55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.