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Apple, Sausage & Cheddar Breakfast Bake
This sweet and savory breakfast casserole combines hearty pork sausage, tender apples, and sharp cheddar cheese. Using a simple baking mix base creates a fluffy, satisfying texture that binds the rich ingredients together perfectly. The contrast of savory meat, melted cheese, and sweet spiced apples delivers a comforting flavor profile in every bite. It is an excellent choice for a holiday brunch or a relaxed weekend family breakfast.
Ingredients
- 2 packages (12 oz each) pork sausage links
- 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling with more fruit
- 2 medium apples, peeled, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
- 1½ cups Original Bisquick ® mix
- 1½ cups milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 6 eggs
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat a 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2Place a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and cook the sausage for 5 to 7 minutes. Break the meat apart with a spoon as it cooks until no pink remains, then drain the excess fat. Stir the apple pie filling and chopped fresh apples into the skillet.
- 3Transfer the sausage and apple mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer. Sprinkle one cup of the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- 4Whisk the baking mix, milk, salt, pepper, and eggs together in a large bowl until completely smooth. Pour this batter evenly over the cheese layer in the baking dish.
- 5Bake for 30 to 37 minutes, checking for doneness by inserting a knife into the center to see if it comes out clean. Scatter the remaining one cup of cheddar cheese over the casserole and return it to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese melts. Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into squares.
- 6For an overnight option, cover the assembled casserole tightly and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours before baking. Add a few extra minutes to the total baking time when starting with a chilled dish.