MORNING PECAN CASSEROLE

MORNING PECAN CASSEROLE image

Provided by Judy W

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg (7 oz.) brown and serve sausage patties
12 slice raisin bread, cubed (about 8 cups)
3 c milk
6 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp each nutmeg and cinnamon
1 c coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/4 c butter, softened
2 Tbsp pure maple syrup or maple flavored syrup

Steps:

1. Brown the sausage patties according to package directions. Cut patties into bite size pieces. Spread bread cubes in bottom of a lightly greased 3 quart rectangular baking dish. Top with sausage pieces.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla, nutmeg & cinnamon. Pour over bread and sausage, pressing lightly to thoroughly moisten the bread. Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight.
3. For topping, in a small bowl combine pecans, brown sugar, butter, and maple syrup. Drop by teaspoonfuls over top of egg mixture.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350^ for 45 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.