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Who Knew About Maple Sausage Apple Breakfast Bake

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Presenter/Channel

Not specified in the subtitles.

Ingredients (with quantities/substitutions mentioned)

  • 1 lb maple sausage
  • 1/4 sweet onion, diced/sliced as needed
  • 2 apples, peeled and diced
  • 2 tsp cinnamon and sugar (sprinkled over apples; exact ratio not specified)
  • 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup Bisquick
  • 1 stick melted butter
  • Maple syrup (drizzle on top, per recipe)
  • Optional garnish: parsley (if available)
  • Cooking fat: hot oiled pan (oil amount not specified)
  • Equipment greasing: greased 9x13 baking dish

Equipment & Prep

  • Hot, oiled pan
  • Paper towel-lined plate for draining cooked sausage/onions
  • Greased 9 x 13 baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Tiny whisk
  • Oven preheated to 350°F
  • Spatula (for cutting/serving)

Method (step-by-step with timings/temps/technique cues)

  1. Cook sausage & onion

    • In a hot, oiled pan, add 1 lb maple sausage and 1/4 sweet onion.
    • Cook until:
      • sausage is no longer pink
      • onions are soft
    • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

  2. Prepare the baking dish

    • In a greased 9 x 13 baking dish, add peeled, diced apples and spread them across the bottom.
    • Sprinkle apples with ~2 tsp cinnamon and sugar.

  3. Layer

    • Add the cooked sausage/onion mixture on top of the apples.
    • Sprinkle evenly with 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.

  4. Mix the egg base

    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
      • 6 eggs
      • 3 cups whole milk
      • 1 cup Bisquick
      • 1 stick melted butter
    • Whisk until beautifully combined (smooth/no obvious separation).

  5. Assemble & bake

    • Pour the egg mixture over the layered casserole.
    • Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
    • Bake until it sets.

  6. Finish & serve

    • Serve so it “looks beautiful” (implied).
    • Per recipe: drizzle maple syrup on top.
    • Optional: top with parsley for a fancy look.
    • Cut pieces with a spatula, plate, and eat with a fork.

Tips / Common “Watch-outs” Mentioned

  • The presenter initially doubts the concept (“Apples and eggs? No…”) but emphasizes it works.
  • Key technique cues:
    • Cook sausage until no pink and onions soft
    • Whisk until combined
    • Bake until set (timing range given)

Variations Discussed (if any)

No formal variations mentioned—only optional finishing touches:

  • Maple syrup drizzle
  • Parsley garnish

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