About
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!
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.
