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Secret Raisin Breakfast Bake

PorkCasseroleDiner-Style

Time: 8 hours 50 minutes

Yield: 12 servings

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The raisins in this Secret Raisin Breakfast Bake are kind of an obvious secret; it is in the name after all. However, the perfectly seasoned, creamy, and lightly floral fluffy egg mixture is a more guarded secret, as are the chunks of deliciously spiced and savory sausage. What isn't a secret about this Secret Raisin Breakfast Bake? How unexpectedly delicious it tastes! This could be your secret weapon at your next brunch party!

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Ingredients

  • For the bake:
  • 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1 (1-pound) loaf cinnamon-raisin bread, cubed
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • For the topping:
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Directions

Step 1 -Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish

Step 2 -In a large skillet, cook the sausage, while crumbing, over medium heat until it is no longer pink, 4-6 minutes.

Step 3 -Drain the fat from the skillet.

Step 4 -Combine the sausage and the bread in the prepared baking dish.

Step 5 -In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, the milk, the half-and-half, the vanilla, the cinnamon, and the nutmeg until blended.

Step 6 -Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture.

Step 7 -Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.

Step 8 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 9 -Transfer the casserole from the fridge while the oven heats.

Step 10 -In a small bowl, combine the pecans, the brown sugar, the butter, and the maple syrup together until blended.

Step 11 -Drop the topping mixture by the tablespoonful over the casserole.

Step 12 -Bake until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35-45 minutes.

Step 13 -Let the casserole stand for 5-10 minutes.

Step 14 -Serve.

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