Whether it's to celebrate the holidays because guests are in town or simply because you're in the mood for a family meal to please everyone, just about any time can be brunch time.
There are a number of simple and inexpensive ways to save time while pulling a great brunch together. Try these tips:
? Plan Ahead-If you know you're throwing a brunch in the morning, save yourself some time by setting the table the night before. Keep fresh-cut flowers in the refrigerator for a centerpiece.
? Hit The Store-Pick up some quick brunch basics to complement the main dish: ready-to-serve sliced fruit, orange juice, and creamy yogurts with assorted toppings.
? Keep It Simple-Make easy 1-dish recipes and you'll have brunch on the table in minutes, not hours.
1-Dish Sausage &
French Toast Breakfast
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 30 minutes
1-Dish Bake & Rise Batter
Mazola Pure? Cooking Spray
11/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 envelopes Fleischmann's? RapidRise Yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk (very warm 120-130o F)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 egg
Topping
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
6 precooked sausage patties
3/4 cup pancake syrup, divided
MIX batter ingredients together in a pre-sprayed 8x8-inch baking dish. Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Beat together eggs and milk in a separate bowl.
TOP batter evenly with cinnamon, sugar and sausage patties. Pour egg mixture over top. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of syrup.
BAKE by placing in a COLD oven; set temperature to 350o F. Bake for 30 minutes or until done. Drizzle remaining 1/2 cup syrup over top and serve.
Serves 6
Author: Stacey Moore
Author Bio:
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