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Warm, cheesy, and packed with savory flavor is what this bread is all about! It’s just the thing to serve with soup and salad or toasted for breakfast.
We are big-time soup lovers here and I am always on the lookout for a little something to serve on the side so, when I ran across my favorite recipe for cheese balls, it got me thinking…how about making this into a loaf. There were just a few changes I needed to make to turn this into bread and happily, it worked. I served nice, thick slices alongside a bowl of cannelloni bean soup and we celebrated a happy Wednesday.
This bread is great served for any meal and it’s also is a great treat to give to folks during the holidays. Every Christmas, I make several loaves, wrap them in cellophane then tie the whole package up with a pretty ribbon. My friends and neighbors love getting a homemade gift especially one that tastes this good!
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- Million Dollar Pound Cake
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Sausage and cheese bread with a mild spicy kick is perfect for breakfast, a snack or served with soup or salad.
Ingredients
- 1 lb . pork sausage
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon Texas Pete hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Dash of red pepper flakes
- 2 cups baking mix – Bisquick
- ⅔ cup milk
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Coat a 9×5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Crumble sausage into a large skillet and cook along with onion until brown.
- Drain on paper towels and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine egg, cheeses, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Add baking mix, milk, and mayonnaise. Stir.
- To the mixture, add sausage & onions. Mix until just blended.
- Pour into loaf pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Let rest in pan for 10 minutes. Turn out to plate to serve.
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Can I add herbs to this, like rosemary, or anything else.??
Sure. Make the recipe your own.
~Donya
Made this in a Dutch Oven while camping. This made a very hearty breakfast with a fried egg on top of a slice of the bread. This will definitely be in our rotation for breakfast.
What a great idea! Sounds fantastic, Laurie and thank you for the terrific rating.
~Donya
This is a new favorite. I used spicy Italian sausage and baked in muffin tray. Perfect..!!!!!
Sound great! Thank you for the terrific rating.
~Donya
Hi,
What I substitute for the Bisquick? Would double zero flour work?
This recipe has only been tested with Bisquick.
Have a nice day.
~Donya
If you have flour, baking powder, shortening and salt you can make bisquick mix! If you wanna lend a little sweetness, you could probably use a pre-made pancake mix.
what are the measurements i would love to try your way .
Scroll down to the printable recipe card.
https://www.asouthernsoul.com/sausage-cheese-bread/
~Donya
Can you make these in muffin tins
Go for it!
We love this, it has become our new favorite with tomato soup! I add a little extra cheese and bake in an 11×7.
Can you make this up the day before you are going to bake it?
Yes – it works out great.
~Dinya
Can you mix the sausage cheese bread up the day before baking it?
Mix and bake ahead. Wrap in foil for storage.
~Donya
This bread it a huge hit, but I have the same problem of it falling apart…even when I let it sit. Im going to try an additional egg white, but wondered if I could add a bit more cheese.
How long should I bake these if making in little loaf pans or is that a good idea?
Take off about 10 minutes of the bake time and test for doneness.
~Donya
All these look so good. I will for sure be making most of them.
Hi!
If this was going to be a gift, and not given the same day, would it need to be refrigerated.? I think it would. Just wanted your thoughts!
Looks delish!!!
Thanks!!
Hey there Candy!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, it’ll make a wonderful gift for someone! I would recommend refrigerating this bread if you’re not going to give it the same day you bake it, since there’s sausage in the bread I would avoid leaving it out on the counter. Let me know how everything turns out, I really hope you enjoy the recipe!
~Donya
Please, please make it possible for me to Pin this recipe.
Hey there Ann!
Thank you so much for your interest in this bread recipe, I think you’re really going to love it! To pin this recipe, what you’ll want to do is click the blue box under the first picture that is labeled “Pin this Recipe For Later,” that box is linked directly to the recipe pin on Pinterest and from there you can save it to any of your boards. This is true for almost all of my recipes, any time you see that blue box under the first image of a post, just click it and the link will take you directly to the recipe pin. I hope this is helpful, let me know how everything turns out if you give this recipe a try!
~Donya
I made this bread and it is delicious. The only thing is that it fell apart when I cut it. What did I do wrong?
Hey there Brenda!
I am so happy to hear that you gave this recipe a try, I completely agree the flavors in this bread are hard to beat! I’ve actually never run into that problem so I’m not entirely sure what happened, but next time you make this recipe I would just make sure that you let it rest for a full 10-15 minutes. If that doesn’t solve the problem, then I would add the whites of one egg in addition to the one egg already written in the recipe, this will act to further bind the mixture and hopefully it will be less crumbly. I hope this is helpful, let me know how everything turns out if you give this recipe another try!
~Donya
Can I use low-fat milk for this recipe?
Hey there Shoni!
That’s a terrific question and the answer is absolutely yes! It won’t change the texture or density of the bread if you use low-fat milk, so whatever you have available should work just fine. I hope this helps, let me know how it turns out if you end up giving this recipe a try!
~Donya
Great! Thank you. I’m planning on making it tomorrow. Will let you know! 🙂
Hey Shoni!
I really hope you enjoy, if you have any other questions feel free to reach out!
~Donya
It’s delicious! My friends are going to be very happy when I surprise them with it tomorrow. Thank you!
Hey Shoni!
Thank you so much for your phenomenal rating, I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, I hope your friends enjoy it as well! Thank you for your support, and if you ever have any other questions about a recipe don’t hesitate to ask! Happy New Year!
~Donya
This turned out absolutely amazing! I made it for my husband to eat in the mornings really quick with his coffee! He loved it so much he wants me to make it for him again next week! Lol. We LOVE it! I need to find more breakfast breads!
Hey there Kylie!
Wow! I am so glad that y’all enjoyed this recipe! I make this Sausage and Cheese for my family before work and school, and I completely agree that it’s the perfect breakfast for when you need to rush out the door. If you’re looking for other easy, make-ahead breakfast recipes, I would recommend my Sour Cream Blueberry Muffin recipe or the Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole. Both of these recipes are delicious and easy to keep in the fridge to reheat when you’re hungry. Thank you so much for your kind words of support, if you ever have any questions about a recipe please feel free to reach out!
~Donya
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
Hey there Vanessa!
Thank you for your interest in this recipe, always happy to share a family favorite! This Sausage and Cheese Bread will keep well, in an airtight container, for about 5-7 days. I hope you enjoy this recipe, let me know what you think! Have a great rest of your day!
~Donya
This looks so good! What a fun breakfast meal prep for the week!
Hey there Suzanne!
Thank you for your interest in this recipe, it is definitely the PERFECT breakfast to prepare ahead for the week! I hope you enjoy, thank you for your support!
~Donya
Hi. I wondered if anyone served this with sausage gravy for breakfast
Hey there Luanne!
That’s a great idea! I have never personally tried it, but I am sure it would go very well with sausage and gravy. If you end up doing this, let me know how it turns out becuase that might be my new favorite breakfast! Thanks so much for your support, I hope you have a great rest of your day!
~Donya
Awesome recipe. Everyone loves it! Should you refrigerate the loaves if making a week before giving as gifts? Once cut should it be refrigerated? Thank you and Merry Christmas
Hey Anne.
Yes, you can wrap the bread, what’s leftover, or in individual slices in plastic wrap and keep it in the fridge. It should keep well for 4-5 days. You can also freeze it.
Let me know how things turn out. Thank you for the great rating!
Merry Christmas,
~Donya
I’ve made this a couple times. Once to serve a group while camping. It was a hit! I’m curious though, do you think you could omit the mayo and leave the sausage uncooked? I’ve always made my sausage balls with uncooked sausage and thought that it might work here too.
Hey Monnica.
I’m not sure about the uncooked sausage but you could give it a try. If you do, please let me know. I’d love to hear how things turn out.
Thank you so much for the 5 stars!
Have a wonderful day,
~Donya
Can this be made with gluten free Bisquick?
Hey Dian.
I’ve never tried it but give it a go! It will probably turn out good.
Thanks!
~Donya
I’m a little.confused. The early instructions say 19 minute cook time but the directions say 45-50.
Hey Jamie. Thanks for comment. The recipe has been updated. The early cook time was incorrect.
Have a great day!
Can this be baked in a bundt cake pan?
Hey Lois! Sure, I think so. The bundt pan would be a great idea. Send me a pic!
XO,
~Donya
I have been making a lot of sweet breads lately but I never thought of adding sausage and cheese to make a savory one! What a combination 🙂 I am going to have to try this out. Thanks so much for sharing it!
You are so welcome, Megan! I hope you enjoy it.
XO,
~Donya
Yum, yes please! Thanks for the party and this great recipe!
You are so welcome!
XO,
~Donya
Made this for coffee after church. Went over really well. I added extra sage, red pepper flakes, and some green peppers.. Next time I may use a little less bisquick. It was a little dry. Good recipe to try.
This was so good. It reminded me the the sausage balls my Mom made.
Thank you so much! I so appreciate you taking time to share your thoughts. Have a great 2018, Sandy!
XO,
~Donya
I am going to try this in the new year as muffins. Will probably freeze them and use as a grab and go breakfast or lunch. In the past I have done something similar by adding sausage to the Red Lobster biscuit mix.
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Can I sub other ingredients for the Bisquick? Thanks!
You can sub homemade “Bisquick” mix. Unfortunately, I don’t have a recipe for that.
Thanks, Karen.
Noelle,
You can certainly try. I’m not sure how the texture will turn out with just straight cornmeal since Bisquick has leavening agents. Let me know how it works out.
XO,
~Donya
Does this need to be served hot or can you make the bread ahead and serve it room temperature or cold?
This bread is great served at room temperature. It’s also great toasted.
Thanks!
XO,
~Donya
Can this be frozen for a month and saved for the holidays?
YES! I’ve frozen it several times and it turns out great. Reheats really well.
XO,
~Donya
Wondering if this bread can be made ahead of time of my event and put in the freezer? If so, how would you recommend that it be reheated?
Yes it can be made ahead of time. Just wrap in tin foil and heat in a low oven, say 300 for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Thanks for stopping by!
XO,
~Donya
Try using flavored sausage (maple, sage, hot, etc..); the maple is wonderful!!
What kind of pork sausage did you use?? – Natalie
Yummm! This looks delicious! Definitely have to make this!
Oh, Donya! This looks so good! I can't wait to try this recipe. I think I will use the bread as a base for Eggs Benedict and serve fresh sliced tomatoes. YUMM!!! 😉
Kimberly
This looks delicious! I am going to make it tomorrow! Do I need to refrigerate the leftovers?
I've made this quite a few times, and it is a HUGE hit!! Homerun recipe!
Made this today for a breakfast at work. Yummy! I like this much better than the sausage balls I usually make.
We made this with potato soup and it was awesome!!! The flavors were wonderful. I will be making this a million more times, I'm sure. Thank you for taking the time to share, it was wonderful!
We made this the other night with potato soup and it was awesome!!! The flavors were wonderful. I will be making this a million more times, I'm sure. Thank you for taking the time to share, it was wonderful!!!!
Thank you so much for this recipe Donya! Just put it in the oven and can't wait to try some when it's ready. Your recipes are incredible 🙂
Had to pin this to two boards, Donya! What a great combo. Thank you for linking up to Traffic Jam Weekend!
Love this, Donya! I'm going to pin it. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much friend! Please let me know how you like it. Have a wonderful weekend.
xo,
~Donya
We loved it. Found the recipe on interest today and my daughter made it tonight. We used cottage cheese instead of the mayo and that was great. Sausage balls are always a fav in our house so we are very happy to have found this recipe.
Do you think this would be good to use for a hearty french toast?
Sounds interesting. I have toasted a slice and served it with an over easy egg on top. It was delicious. Let me know how it turn out Sandra!
xo,
~Donya
My son has been begging for sausage balls (mine are always a lil dry) thanks for the mayo tip…he's gonna love this bread!!!
Thanks Shannon! It's a great treat instead of making all those little sausage balls…although I do love 'em! I'm glad you shared your kind words and I hope you'll keep hanging out with me!
xo,
~Donya
Can't wait to make! My sausage balls were always dry ( Thanks for the mayo tip). This bread will be a hit in my house
My son has been begging for sausage balls (mine are always a lil dry) thanks for the mayo tip…he's gonna love this bread!!!
You are welcome Shannon. Let me know how your son likes this recipe.
xo,
~Donya
why the mayo? Not something we use so I don't keep it in the house – what could I substitute?
Hey Lynn. Good question. You need the mayo for the "fat/oil" plus other flavors. I'd try some light oil, maybe canola but also would add a little salt and squeeze of lemon to get the right taste. Let me know what you think. And BTW…mayo is not a bad thing, it's easy to make your own and can be light and with lots of flavor!
Happy 2014. friend!
~Donya
I have made this several times and it has been a huge HIT each time!!!! I tastes so amazing and is very easy to make. Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you Katybell! Hearing from you and knowing that this recipe was such a hit makes me so, so happy! Please stop by again and I'm glad you are hanging out with me.
xo,
~D.
Your sausage cheese bread looks delicious and you are absolutely right it would be excellent served with soup. Thank you for sharing on the Blog Hop Blitz!
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You are welcome Terri and thanks for your nice comment! Let me know how you like this crazy awesome bread. have a great weekend,
~Donya
I was planning making this bread for breakfast. But saw you serve this with soup. Do you think it will be good with stuffed pepper soup. This hats what I’m making in my crockpot right now?
Hey Terri!
Oh my goodness, yes. This bread would be great with the stuffed pepper soup. I’m jealous.
Enjoy,
~Donya
Could you make this recipe in a muffin pan and if so, how long should you bake it for?
Hey Veronica.
I’ve never made this bread in a muffin tin. If you want to give it a try, I would start checking for doneness around the 30 minute mark.
Let me know how things turn out.
~Donya
I made them into muffins this morning. They don’t rise as you would expect a muffin to do so. I’m taking them to a group this morning and preferred finger food to slices. What ever amount of batter you put into the muffin tins, that’s how big your muffins will be, or a wee bit shorter. But still tasty!
Hey there Cindy!
I love the spin you put on this recipe, Sausage and Cheese Muffins sound absolutely amazing! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, thank you so much for your support, I hope everyone enjoys!
~Donya
My goodness, this looks so good, Donya! Pinned! ~ Melissa
Thanks Melissa! It's been a big hit with the family and our friends.
xo~Donya
Can this recipe be used with cornbread mix?
Give it a try and let me know how it turns out!
~Donya