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
