Hearty skillet bake blending apples, sausage, and sharp cheddar, perfect for brunch or supper.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 7 oz breakfast sausage, casing removed
→ Produce
02 - 1 medium tart apple (Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 cup)
03 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
→ Dairy
04 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
05 - 1/2 cup whole milk
06 - 1/2 cup sour cream
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
08 - 1 large egg
→ Dry Ingredients
09 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
10 - 2 tsp baking powder
11 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
→ Optional
14 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried thyme
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, preferably cast iron.
02 - In the skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, breaking into small pieces until browned and cooked through. 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 dry mix. Using a pastry cutter or fingertips, rub in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
05 - Stir in shredded cheddar, diced apple, cooked sausage, and sliced green onions into the crumb mixture.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk milk, sour cream, and egg. Pour into flour mixture and gently stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
07 - Transfer dough to prepared skillet and press evenly with floured hands or spatula. Score top into 8 wedges.
08 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow to cool 5 minutes, then cut along scored wedges and serve warm.
