Description
Hearty “savory sausage and cheese loaf” brings Italian countryside comfort straight to kitchen tables. Packed with robust flavors and rustic charm, this bread delivers warm, satisfying slices you’ll crave with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meat Ingredients:
- 1 pound (16 ounces) beef sausage
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped onion
Cheese and Dairy Ingredients:
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 egg
- ⅔ cup milk
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
Seasoning and Baking Mix Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Texas Pete hot sauce
- Dash of red pepper flakes
- 2 cups baking mix (e.g., Bisquick)
Instructions
- Activate the oven to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×5 inch loaf pan with a light layer of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place beef sausage into a large skillet and combine with finely diced onions and freshly minced garlic, cooking until the meat transforms into crispy, golden crumbles.
- Transfer the sausage mixture onto paper towels, allowing excess grease to drain and enabling the mixture to cool rapidly.
- Crack an egg into a spacious mixing bowl and whisk together with shredded cheeses, zesty hot sauce, salt, and fiery red pepper flakes until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gradually incorporate the baking mix, smooth milk, and creamy mayonnaise into the cheese-egg blend, stirring carefully to create a uniform batter without lumps.
- Gently fold the cooled sausage mixture into the batter, ensuring even distribution while avoiding aggressive stirring that could toughen the texture.
- Pour the complete mixture into the prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly and creating a rustic, textured surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown crust that signals perfect doneness.
- Once removed from the oven, let the loaf rest inside the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully invert the loaf onto a serving plate, slice into hearty portions, and serve while still warmly fragrant.
Notes
- Prepare this hearty loaf ahead of time for a delicious breakfast, brunch, or quick dinner option that’s packed with flavor.
- Drain the sausage mixture thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making the loaf soggy and heavy.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture throughout the loaf.
- The hot sauce and red pepper flakes add a subtle kick, but can be adjusted to suit your spice preference.
- Let the loaf cool slightly before slicing to help it set and make cutting easier without crumbling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven for best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg