Southern Sausage Breakfast Cake
Savory breakfasts tend to always be the same thing, but we've started making this Southern sausage breakfast cake with maple butter sauce and it's delicious!
Servings: 6 -9
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Maple Sausage
- 1/2 Yellow Onion diced
- 1 1/2 Cups Red and Yellow Peppers chopped
- 2 Cups Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Shortening
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend
- 1 Egg beaten
- 3/4 Cup Buttermilk
- 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
Sauce
- 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
- 1/4 Cup Butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray an 8x9" baking pan with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the sausage and cook until browned, stirring occasionally to break up the meat, about 3-5 minutes.1 Pound Maple Sausage
- Remove to a mesh strainer in the sink to allow the grease to drain off.
- Place the skillet back on the burner, no need to wash it first, add a drizzle of oil and the onions and peppers.1/2 Yellow Onion, 1 1/2 Cups Red and Yellow Peppers
- Cook, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes or until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Remove to a plate to cool.
- In a bowl, add the flour, baking powder, shortening, pepper and salt.2 Cups Flour, 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder, 2 Tablespoons Shortening, 1/4 teaspoon Pepper, 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- Using a pastry cutter or fork, blend the shortening into the flour.
- Add the cheese and mix.1 Cup Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk and sour cream.1 Egg, 3/4 Cup Buttermilk, 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
- Create a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and add the egg, buttermilk and sour cream.
- Add the sausage and peppers on top and stir until just combined.
- Spread the very thick, sticky batter into the baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes or until set in the middle and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter and maple syrup together and set aside.1/4 Cup Maple Syrup, 1/4 Cup Butter
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes then pour the sauce all over the top and serve immediately.
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Notes
Store left overs in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 664kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1324mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g