Sausage And Cheese Bread is a quick bread recipe that combines the heartiness of sausage with the richness of cheddar cheese, creating a delicious and incredibly satisfying loaf of homemade goodness. It’s perfect for breakfast, a quick snack, or even as a side for your favorite meal.
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Y’all, I’m gonna get straight to the point, here. My family LOVES this bread. I started making it when the boys were little, and it quickly became a favorite which then turned into a “classic Southern Soul recipe.” I love serving it with Crock Pot Potato Soup, and it’s terrific with Mediterranean Pasta Salad. You could say I have this recipe on speed dial!
What Makes This Delicious Bread So Special?
- Baked into a warm, fluffy loaf, it’s comfort food to the max
- This bread is incredibly versatile and is perfect to serve with any meal.
- There’s no kneading or lengthy rising times, making it a great recipe for beginner cooks.
- The crumbly sausage and melty cheese pockets create an irresistible texture that’s soft and tender.
Sausage Cheese Bread Ingredients
- The filling – I use shredded cheese (I recommend cheddar, but you can use shredded mozzarella cheese,) Parmesan, onion, and sausage.
- The basics – For the base of the bread, I use Bisquick baking mix, milk, an egg, and mayonnaise for moisture.
- The seasoning – salt, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce, give the bread its punch of flavor.
Variations and Additions
- For a veggie twist, add spinach, fresh parsley, basil, or rosemary to the sausage bread.
- Substitute hot sauce with 1 diced and de-seeded jalapeno to make jalapeno cheese bread.
- If you don’t have Bisquick, any similar baking mix will work.
- You can use turkey or chicken sausage for a lower-fat version of this quick bread.
- Add spicy cooked sausage, or Italian sausage for additional flavor.
How To Make Cheesy Sausage Quick Bread
- Preheat the oven and spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray. Saute the onions and sausage and then drain on a paper towel.
- Combine the eggs, cheeses, and spices in a large mixing bowl. Then mix in the baking mix, milk, and mayo. This helps ensure the sausage mixture is incorporated evenly into the bread dough.
- Bake the bread for 45-50 minutes until it’s golden brown, then let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Success Tip
Spray the loaf pan with cooking spray to keep the bread from sticking. You can also line it with parchment paper which is non-stick.
Questions And Answers For This Recipe
Breakfast sausage is my favorite but I do like to switch things up from time to time and use hot sausage.
Certainly, although this bread isn’t really spicy, you can leave out the hot sauce and the red pepper flakes if the heat is not for you.
Yes, this bread baked as muffins makes a great meal prep recipe for busy weeks. Simply bake for 20-25 minutes in a standard muffin tin lined or sprayed with non-stick spray.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container or wrap them in aluminum foil for up to 4 days in the fridge.
My Favorite Quick Bread Recipes
Quick breads are really the best because they are fast, and easy! My favs are Cranberry Orange Quick Bread, Banana Nut Bread, and Blueberry Bread. And, my go-to for weeknight meals is Beer Bread.
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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, cheese, 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 it out to plate, slice and serve.
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Notes
- This bread baked as muffins makes a great meal prep recipe for busy weeks. Simply bake for 20-25 minutes in a standard muffin tin lined or sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container or wrap them in aluminum foil for up to 4 days in the fridge.
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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