Description
Maple Apple Sausage Christmas Breakfast Bake is a heartwarming dish that blends the sweet aroma of maple syrup with savory sausage and tart apples, creating a festive feast perfect for holiday mornings. This easy-to-prepare bake is designed to be a crowd-pleaser, making it an ideal centerpiece for family gatherings. Warm, fluffy, and flavorful, each bite is like a comforting hug on a chilly morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 lb sausage links (pork or turkey)
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), diced
- 4 large eggs
- 4 cups stale bread cubes
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned; let cool before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss diced apples in cinnamon and nutmeg; layer them in the baking dish with bread cubes and sliced sausage.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Pour over the layered ingredients.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the center. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (180g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 160mg