Maple Apple Sausage Breakfast Bake

Maple apple sausage breakfast bake combines savory pork, cheddar, bread, and eggs in an easy oven casserole ready in about an hour.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Yield: 8 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 1 pound pork breakfast sausage
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 6 cups bread cubes
• 1 medium apple
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup maple syrup
• 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. (about 5 min) — 350°F
2. Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and it reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. (about 10 min) — 160°F
3. Arrange the bread cubes, apple, cooked sausage, and cheddar in the prepared baking dish. (about 5 min)
4. Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until blended. Pour evenly over the casserole and gently press the bread down to absorb the custard. (about 5 min)
5. Bake uncovered until the center is fully set and the eggs reach 160°F, 30 to 35 minutes. (about 35 min) — 350°F
6. Rest for 5 minutes, then drizzle with maple syrup and cut into portions. (about 5 min)