GINGERBREAD FRENCH TOAST

Prep Time: 10 mins • Cook Time: 10 mins • Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup milk

• 2 eggs

• 1 tablespoon white sugar

• 2 teaspoons rum extract

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

• ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger

• 4 slices white bread

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or as needed

DIRECTIONS

• Whisk milk, eggs, sugar, rum extract, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger together in a bowl. Dip each bread slice in egg mixture, turning to coat both sides.

• Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bread slices in a single layer; cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

BREAKFAST SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Prep Time: 20 mins • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins • Additional Time: 8 hrs Total Time: 9 hrs 50 mins • Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound ground pork sausage

• 1 teaspoon mustard powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 4 large eggs, beaten

• 2 cups milk

• 6 slices white bread, toasted and cut into cubes

• 8 ounces mild Cheddar cheese, shredded

DIRECTIONS

• Crumble sausage into a medium skillet. Cook over medium heat until evenly brown; drain.

• In a medium bowl, mix together mustard powder, salt, eggs and

milk. Add the sausage, bread cubes, and cheese, and stir to coat evenly.

• Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight.

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F( 175 degrees C). Cover, and bake 45 to 60 minutes.

• Uncover, and reduce temperature to 325 degrees F( 165 degrees C). Bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until set

Tip: You can use croutons instead of making toast, and sage sausage for a different flavor.

12 • DECEMBER 2025