Starting the day with a little bit of sweet and a little bit of savory is probably our favorite way to go. Especially when those flavors come from this Sweet & Savory Breakfast Bake! This simple and delicious morning treat gets its savory tastes from the hearty pork sausage and its sweet tastes from the juicy apple slices. There’s even a little bit of salty in there thanks to the fluffy cornbread on top. Served with a generous drizzle of sugary maple syrup, this Sweet & Savory Breakfast Bake will satisfy all your cravings as soon as you wake up!
Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 4 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 (8.5-ounce) package cornbread/muffin mix
- 1/3 cup 2% milk
- 1 large egg
- maple syrup, for serving
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
Step 3 –In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, while crumbling it, until it is no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain the excess grease.
Step 4 –Transfer the sausage to the prepared baking dish and top with the apples.
Step 5 –In a small bowl, combine the muffin mix, the milk, and the egg until moistened and then pour the mixture over the apples.
Step 6 –Bake the sausage mixture, uncovered, until the edges are golden-brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30-40 minutes.
Step 7 –Let the bake stand for 10 minutes.
Step 8 –Serve the bake with the maple syrup.