Step 1

Slice the bread 1 inch thick

Step 2

In a large shallow dish, whisk up eggs, cream and cheese with nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar and salt

Step 3

Heat a nonstick griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium-low to medium heat

Step 4

Listicle: Rachael Ray 14-Inch Nonstick Frying Pan In a medium bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with basil and aged balsamic vinegar or balsamic drizzle

Step 5

Place honey in small pot and warm over low heat

Step 6

Melt butter in microwave or in small pan

Step 7

Prick the casings of sausages with tines of a fork and place in a nonstick skillet with 1/8 inch of water and olive oil

Step 8

Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer

Step 9

Allow the water to evaporate, then brown the sausages, remove from heat and cover

Step 10

Turn 4 slices of bread at a time in custard

Step 11

Liberally paint the griddle with melted butter and cook 4 slices of bread at a time until deeply golden and puffed, about 4 minutes

Step 12

(You can keep the toasts warm in a low oven while the sausages are browning, if you need to

Step 13

)  Serve 2 savory toasts on each plate and drizzle with warm honey, top with berries and place 2 sausages alongside