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sausage and cornbread casserole in a glass baking dish

Sausage and Cornbread Breakfast Casserole

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Equipment

  • 8x8 casserole dish
  • Cast iron skillet or large skillet
  • medium mixing bowl
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pork breakfast sausage
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup yellow cornmeal
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or sausage grease
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • cooking spray

Optional additions:

  • ½ cup diced bell pepper
  • ½ cup diced onions
  • Jalapeños or green chiles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • In a cast iron skillet, brown sausage over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain grease and set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt together.
  • Stir in melted butter (or reserved sausage grease), egg, and milk. Mix until smooth.
  • Fold cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese into the batter, along with any optional vegetables.
  • Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake casserole for 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm. Enjoy!
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