Black Pepper Reggiano French Toast with Italian Sausage Patties and Warm Honey Recipe - (4.6/5)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed, 1/3 palmful
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/3 palmful
• 1 teaspoon granulated onion, 1/3 palmful
• 1 teaspoon ground sage, 1/3 palmful
• 2 teaspoons coarse black pepper, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• Freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 8 slices good quality white bread or Italian bread
• 2 to 3 tablespoons melted butter
• Warm honey, for drizzling