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Sweet Maple Sausage

Sweet Maple Sausage Casserole: Your Perfect Brunch Escape

This Sweet Maple Sausage Casserole combines savory sausage and creamy eggs, making it the perfect brunch escape.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 7 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound Pork Breakfast Sausage or turkey/chicken
  • 4 cups Yukon Gold Potatoes diced
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 medium Onion diced
For the Custard
  • 6 large Eggs room-temperature
  • 2 cups Whole Milk or oat milk
  • 2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
For the Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup or bourbon for deeper flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard ensure gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for sautéing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Dice the Yukon Gold potatoes, red bell pepper, and onion into uniform ½-inch cubes.
  3. In a large skillet, crumble the pork breakfast sausage and cook over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes until browned.
  4. In the same skillet, add the diced potatoes, bell pepper, and onion. Sauté for about 8 minutes until tender.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and half of the cheddar cheese.
  6. In your greased baking dish, combine the cooked sausage and sautéed vegetables. Pour the egg mixture over the top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and golden brown. Allow to rest for 5-7 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze in portions for up to 3 months.

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