Sausage Apple Cheddar Biscuit Bake with Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
A hearty breakfast casserole featuring savory pork sausage, sweet cooked apples, and fluffy buttermilk drop biscuits topped with melted cheddar cheese. The combination of tender sausage and caramelized apples creates a perfect sweet-savory balance, while the drop biscuit topping adds comforting texture. Ideal for weekend brunch, holiday mornings, or feeding a crowd. This one-dish meal eliminates the need for separate sides and offers the convenience of make-ahead preparation with impressive presentation.
Ingredients
- 1 package bulk pork sausage, 1 lbturkey sausage1:1healthier
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- 4 medium cooking apples, coarsely chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons firm butter or margarine, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, 6 oz
- 2 medium green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 425°F and spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray
- 2
Cook sausage, apples and onion in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is no longer pink
- 3
Drain if necessary and spoon sausage mixture into prepared baking dish
- 4
Beat eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl until well mixed
- 5
Pour beaten eggs over sausage mixture in baking dish
- 6
Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt in large bowl
- 7
Cut in butter using pastry blender until mixture looks like coarse crumbs
- 8
Stir in cheese and green onions
- 9
Add buttermilk and stir just until combined
- 10
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls evenly onto sausage mixture
- 11
Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes until biscuits are deep golden brown and done in the middle
- 12
Let stand 10 minutes before serving
Tips
Don't overmix the biscuit dough - stir just until ingredients are combined to keep biscuits tender
Drain excess grease from sausage mixture to prevent soggy biscuits
Let the casserole rest 10 minutes before serving to allow layers to set properly
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days in covered container
Assemble without biscuit topping, cover and refrigerate overnight, add biscuits before baking
Serve warm directly from baking dish, pairs well with fresh fruit
Common Mistakes
Don't skip draining sausage to avoid greasy casserole
Avoid overmixing biscuit dough to prevent tough biscuits
Don't overbake or biscuits will become dry and hard
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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FAQ
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, assemble the sausage and egg layers, cover and refrigerate overnight. Add the biscuit topping just before baking in the morning.
What if I don't have buttermilk?
Mix 1 cup regular milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, let sit 5 minutes before using as substitute.
How long will leftovers keep?
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in microwave or warm whole dish in 350°F oven.