Name: Delicious Sausage and Cheese Bread
Ingredients: 1 lb. sausage: The star ingredient, sausage provides a flavorful. savory base while reducing fat compared to traditional pork bacon.; 1/4 cup chopped onion: Adds natural sweetness and depth of flavor to the mixture.; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese: This aged cheese contributes a nutty, salty flavor that enhances the overall taste.; 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese: Cheddar brings a creamy texture and sharp flavor, melding beautifully with the other ingredients.; 1 egg: Acts as a binder, helping the ingredients hold together and providing richness.; 1/2 teaspoon Texas Pete hot sauce: This adds a touch of heat that balances the richness of the cheese.; 1 teaspoon salt: Essential for enhancing all flavors in the mixture.; Dash of red pepper flakes: Provides an extra kick of heat to elevate the dish.; 2 cups baking mix (Bisquick): The base for the bread, giving it a party-like softness and structure.; 2/3 cup milk: Adds moisture and helps to create a tender crumb.; 1/4 cup mayonnaise: Creamy and rich, mayonnaise contributes to a moist and flavorful loaf.

Description

Enjoy delicious sausage and cheese bread! A savory treat with flavorful sausage, melted cheese, and golden bread – perfect as an appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb. sausage: The star ingredient, sausage provides a flavorful. savory base while reducing fat compared to traditional pork bacon.
1/4 cup chopped onion: Adds natural sweetness and depth of flavor to the mixture.
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese: This aged cheese contributes a nutty, salty flavor that enhances the overall taste.
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese: Cheddar brings a creamy texture and sharp flavor, melding beautifully with the other ingredients.
1 egg: Acts as a binder, helping the ingredients hold together and providing richness.
1/2 teaspoon Texas Pete hot sauce: This adds a touch of heat that balances the richness of the cheese.
1 teaspoon salt: Essential for enhancing all flavors in the mixture.
Dash of red pepper flakes: Provides an extra kick of heat to elevate the dish.
2 cups baking mix (Bisquick): The base for the bread, giving it a party-like softness and structure.
2/3 cup milk: Adds moisture and helps to create a tender crumb.
1/4 cup mayonnaise: Creamy and rich, mayonnaise contributes to a moist and flavorful loaf.

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Don’t forget to spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray to ensure easy removal after baking.
Cook sausage and Onion: In a skillet, cook 1 lb. of crumbled sausage along with 1/4 cup of chopped onion over medium heat until the sausage is browned and the onions are translucent. Once cooked, drain excess grease and let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 egg, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup of grated cheddar cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of Texas Pete hot sauce, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a dash of red pepper flakes. Mix until well blended. Gradually stir in 2 cups of baking mix (Bisquick), 2/3 cup of milk, and 1/4 cup of mayonnaise until just incorporated.
Add sausage and Onion: Fold the cooled sausage and onion mixture into the batter until evenly distributed but do not overmix.
Bake: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to rest in the pan for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy your warm, delicious Sausage and Cheese Bread!