Sheet Pan Mothers Day Brunch

When you cook a complete brunch (sausage, French toast, fruit topping and all) on two sheet pans, you say good-bye to juggling multiple pans and timers. This recipe is easy enough that the kids can help make it, but elegant enough to make it feel special. Plus, cleanup is a breeze.

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs, beaten to blend
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ten 3/4-inch-thick slices white bread (unflavored texas toast)
  • 1 orange
  • one 10-ounce bag frozen cherries, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more for serving
  • one 1-pound log breakfast sausage, cut into 8 patties
  • confectioners' sugar, for serving