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Maple Sausage and Apple Breakfast Bake

A sweet and savory brunch casserole that will warm you from the inside out!
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Keyword apple breakfast bake, baked apple breakfast, Bisquick breakfast casserole, breakfast bake, easy breakfast casserole
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 9 people
Calories 512kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. maple breakfast sausage (such as Jimmy Dean brand or Johnsonville brand)
  • ½ cup finely diced sweet onion
  • 2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honey Crisp)
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon-sugar
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup Bisquick (or other all-purpose baking mix)
  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • Optional, for serving: warm maple syrup

Instructions

  • If the sausage is in links, remove the casings. Brown the sausage and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the sausage with a wooden spoon, until the sausage is no longer pink and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the sausage and onion to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
    Browning maple breakfast sausage in a skillet.
  • Grease or spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. In the prepared dish, layer the apples first, and then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Add the sausage and onion over top; sprinkle with cheese.
    Process shot showing how to make a sausage and apple breakfast bake.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Bisquick, and melted butter. Pour over the layered ingredients in the dish. Bake right away, or cover and refrigerate overnight until ready to bake. When ready to bake, if the casserole has been chilled, place the baking dish on the counter to come to room temp for at least 30-60 minutes.
    Whisking together Bisquick mixture in a white bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes – 1 hour, until set. Tent the dish loosely with foil if it starts to get too dark before the casserole is done. Serve with warm maple syrup, if desired.
    Sliced maple sausage and apple breakfast bake on a wooden table.

Notes

  • Use whole milk, 2% milk, or cream for this recipe. I don’t recommend lower-fat or fat-free alternatives, since the fat in the milk or cream helps create the rich egg custard for the dish.
  • Choose a firm-flesh apple, such as Granny Smith green tart apples or Honey Crisp apples for the best texture.
  • Cover. The casserole needs about 45 minutes - 1 hour, depending on the type of dish and your individual oven. This long baking time gives the cheese on top a chance to get really crispy and brown. If you prefer a lighter crust on your casserole, tent loosely with foil about halfway through baking.
  • Garnish. I like to add a bright, fresh garnish to the casserole just before serving. Chopped fresh parsley is nice, but just about any of your favorite herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, or sage) will work.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/9 of the casserole | Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 219mg | Sodium: 821mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 881IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 326mg | Iron: 2mg