Sausage and Apple Breakfast Casserole

2 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled, chopped

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

8 eggs

3 cups milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

8 cups French bread cubes (3/4-inch pieces)

1 (9.6 ounce) package Jimmy Dean® Original Hearty Pork Sausage Crumbles

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

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

Spoon into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

Bake 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into 12 squares to serve.

Serve with warm maple syrup.