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A slice of Sausage Blueberry Breakfast Cake on a blue and white polka dot plate.
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5 from 3 votes

Sausage and Blueberry Breakfast Cake

This Sausage and Blueberry Breakfast Cake is sweet, savory, and comforting. It's a wonderful treat for any day of the week and also makes a great brunch item because you can make it in advance!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast and Brunch, sweet breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 473kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork breakfast sausage cooked, drained and crumbled
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • maple syrup for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius)
  • Brown the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium/high heat until no longer pink. Drain (if needed) and crumble. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl beat the butter and sugars until fluffy.
  • Beat the eggs into the butter mixture, one at a time.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Alternately add the flour mixture and Greek yogurt into the butter mixture, beating after each addition.
  • Using a wooden spoon or spatula, gently fold in the blueberries and the cooled breakfast sausage.
  • Spoon the batter evenly into a 9x13 casserole dish that has been prepared with baking spray.
  • Sprinkle the top of the batter evenly with nuts before baking. (optional)
  • Bake for approximately 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes and cut into squares.
  • Serve with plenty of maple syrup and enjoy!

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze in an airtight freezer container or bag for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3mg