stuffed french toast

this is one of my husband’s favorite breakfasts.  i made it for him this past father’s day, and he loved it.   enjoy!   the recipe comes from my mother-in-law, who is a fabulous cook!

serves 4

1, 8-oz. package sausage patties
italian bread
mozzarella cheese or monterey jack cheese, sliced
4 large eggs
1 C milk
1 tbsp sugar

1. preheat a griddle to 300 degrees or medium to medium-low heat.  spray with non-stick spray.
2. cook sausage patties as per package directions.
3. slice bread into 1 1/2 in. slices.  make a slit in the middle of each slice for a pocket.
4. slice mozzarella cheese – 2 thin slices for each french toast.
5. layer 1 1/2 pieces of sausage between two slices of mozzarella and stuff into pocket in bread; you may have to cut the sausage into small pieces for this.
6. mix eggs, milk and sugar.  dip stuffed bread into egg mixture to coat on both sides.
7. cook toast on griddle until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.  i usually flatten the toast with a spatula when cooking.