Cinnamon Raisin Sausage Breakfast Bake
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Cinnamon Raisin Sausage Breakfast Bake
Description
The Cinnamon Raisin Sausage Breakfast Bake brings together sausage and sweet cinnamon-raisin bread in a custard soaked casserole. Browned and drained sausage is mixed with a custard base of eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, along with chopped pecans and bread cubes. This mixture is poured into a baking dish, topped with remaining pecans, and baked until set and golden brown on top. The result is a balance of savory and sweet flavors with tender bread and a custardy interior complemented by nutty crunch.
The bake is substantial enough to serve for breakfast or brunch, providing protein from the sausage, spice from warm cinnamon and nutmeg, and sweetness from the bread and brown sugar. Pecan nuts add a toasted, crunchy element that contrasts nicely with the soft baked custard and bread. Baking consolidates the flavors and creates a browned crust that adds texture.
This dish is practical to make ahead by assembling the night before and baking fresh in the morning. It serves well for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings where a one-dish solution is appreciated. The cinnamon-raisin bread ensures a flavorful twist on a standard breakfast casserole.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces ground pork sausage
- 8 large egg
- 2 cups milk or evaporated milk, whole
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar , packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup pecans , chopped
- 16 ounces cinnamon-raisin bread , cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 8x10 baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
- Cook the sausage in large skillet on high heat, breaking it apart as you cook until well browned.
- Drain sausage from pan and discard fat.
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, half the pecans and the sausage.
- Add in the bread and gently stir until custard is soaked in.
- Pour mixture into baking dish and top with remaining pecans.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 437mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 313mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 279IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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