Rustic skillet with apples, sausage, cheddar baked golden, perfect for brunch or cozy meals.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 7 oz breakfast sausage, casings removed
→ Produce
02 - 1 medium tart apple (Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced (approx. 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 tsp baking powder
11 - ½ tsp baking soda
12 - ½ tsp salt
13 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
→ Optional
14 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried thyme
# Preparation steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, preferably cast iron.
02 - Cook sausage over medium heat in a skillet, 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 dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or fingertips, rub in until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
05 - Stir in shredded cheddar, diced apple, cooked sausage, and sliced green onions.
06 - Whisk milk, sour cream, and egg in a small bowl. Pour over dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
07 - Transfer dough to prepared skillet. Press evenly with floured hands or spatula and score top into 8 wedges.
08 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Cut along scored lines and serve warm.
