Recipe of the Day: Creme Brulee Breakfast Bake

CRÈME BRULEE BREAKFAST BAKE

CRÈME BRULEE LAYER:

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup packed light brown sugar

2 tablespoons light corn syrup

BATTER:

1 cup Bisquick Heart Smart mix

1 cup reduced-fat milk

6 eggs, slightly beaten

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Grease 13-by-9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with butter. Set aside.

2. In 1-quart saucepan, cook layer ingredients over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, beating with whisk, until it becomes a smooth liquid. Pour into baking dish.

3. In medium bowl, beat batter ingredients with whisk until well-combined. Pour over the layer. Cover and chill at least 8 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.

4. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown and center is set. Cut into 6 squares, and enjoy.

Tips: Loosen breakfast bake from edges of baking dish with butter knife before cutting.

Betty Crocker

This story was originally published January 28, 2016 at 10:16 AM.