Upside Down Sausage Apple Cornbread

Experience the perfect harmony of sweet and savory with this Upside Down Sausage Apple Cornbread! This unique skillet recipe combines layers of caramelized apples, flavorful ground breakfast sausage, and a golden, tender cornbread topping. Infused with a buttery brown sugar glaze, every bite delivers a delightful contrast that's both comforting and gourmet. Ideal for brunch, dinner, or as a show-stopping side dish, this recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. With simple ingredients like cornmeal, fresh apples, and pantry staples, you can whip up this rustic treat in under an hour. Serve it warm, flipped to perfection, for a dish that’s sure to impress! Keywords: Sausage Apple Cornbread, sweet and savory, upside-down cornbread recipe, skillet cornbread.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Ground breakfast sausage
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 medium Apples
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan, cook the ground sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Remove the sausage from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the grease in the skillet.

Step 3

Add butter to the skillet and melt it over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and mix until dissolved. Spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the skillet.

Step 4

Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Arrange the apple slices in an even layer over the caramelized brown sugar mixture in the skillet.

Step 5

Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the apples. Set the skillet aside while you prepare the cornbread batter.

Step 6

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add the milk and vegetable oil. Mix until well combined.

Step 8

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 9

Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the sausage and apple layer in the skillet, smoothing with a spatula if necessary.

Step 10

Bake the skillet in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top of the cornbread is golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the sides.

Step 12

Place a large plate or platter over the skillet, then carefully flip the skillet upside down to release the cornbread. Tap the bottom of the skillet gently if needed.

Step 13

Serve warm and enjoy this sweet and savory treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1301.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2960.4

Total Fat 180.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 26.8g
Cholesterol 684.7mg	0%
Sodium 5072.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 283.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.4g	0%
Total Sugars 103.0g
Protein 64.2g	0%

Vitamin D 198.3IU	0%
Calcium 500.7mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 1838.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.8%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 37.6%