Description
This Delicious Maple Apple Sausage Christmas Breakfast Bake is a perfect festive dish combining sweet maple syrup, tart apples, and savory sausage. Baked to golden perfection, it offers a warm, custardy texture with a delightful blend of flavors, ideal for holiday mornings with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Syrup and Sweeteners
- 1 cup Pure Maple Syrup (Essential for authentic flavor.)
- 1/4 cup Extra Maple Syrup (For drizzling on top.)
Protein
- 1 lb Sausage Links (Pork or turkey for savory protein.)
- 6 large Eggs (Provides rich, custardy texture.)
Produce
- 3 medium Apples (Tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.)
Baking Base
- 4 cups Bread Cubes (Day-old bread is best.)
Dairy & Spices
- 1 cup Whole Milk (Dairy-free options available.)
- 1 tsp Cinnamon (Enhances warmth.)
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg (Introduces warmth and depth.)
- Salt and Pepper (To taste; amounts not specified)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to ensure the bake doesn’t stick.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage links until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, slice the sausage into pieces.
- Prepare Apples: Chop the apples into small pieces and toss them with cinnamon and nutmeg to evenly coat and add warm spice flavors.
- Layer Ingredients: In the prepared baking dish, layer the chopped apples, bread cubes, and sliced sausage evenly.
- Mix Custard: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, 1 cup maple syrup, salt, and pepper until fully combined and smooth.
- Assemble Bake: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered sausage, apples, and bread in the baking dish, ensuring everything is saturated.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set but still moist.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle the extra maple syrup over the top just before serving for added sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- Use day-old bread cubes for better texture and absorption of the custard.
- You can substitute turkey sausage for pork sausage for a leaner option.
- Try tart apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for balanced sweetness and acidity.
- Feel free to use dairy-free milk alternatives if preferred.
- Adjust cinnamon and nutmeg levels to taste for more or less spice warmth.
