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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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