Hearty skillet with apples, sausage, and cheddar baked to golden perfection, ideal for brunch or cozy meals.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 7 ounces breakfast sausage, casings removed
→ Produce
02 - 1 medium tart apple (e.g., Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 cup)
03 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
→ Dairy
04 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
05 - ½ cup whole milk
06 - ½ cup sour cream
07 - ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
08 - 1 large egg
→ Dry Ingredients
09 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
10 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
11 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
12 - ½ teaspoon salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Optional
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, preferably cast iron.
02 - Cook breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking into small pieces, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and thyme if using.
04 - Add cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture. Rub in with a pastry cutter or fingertips until resembling coarse crumbs.
05 - Fold shredded cheddar, diced apple, cooked sausage, and sliced green onions into the crumb mixture.
06 - Whisk together milk, sour cream, and egg in a small bowl. Pour over dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
07 - Transfer dough to prepared skillet. Press into an even layer using floured hands or a spatula, then score the top into 8 wedges.
08 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the surface is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Cut along scored lines and serve warm.
