Southern Apple-Sausage Breakfast Skillet with Cornbread Crumble

In Southern kitchens, skillet breakfasts turn humble ingredients into a hearty morning feast. This one-pan wonder pairs savory breakfast sausage with sweet Honeycrisp apples and a golden cornbread crumble for cozy comfort.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 25 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 520 cal
• 24g protein
• 38g carbs
• 30g fat

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Ingredients

• 12 oz breakfast sausage
• 2 medium Honeycrisp apples
• 1 small yellow onion
• 1 cup fresh sweet corn kernels
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups crumbled cornbread
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• to finish hot sauce

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a 10- or 12-inch oven-safe skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it into bite-size crumbles until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes; transfer to a plate leaving the drippings.
2. 2Add butter to the same skillet, then stir in diced onion and cook until translucent and starting to sweeten, about 3 minutes.
3. 3Core and slice the Honeycrisp apples into thin wedges and add them to the skillet along with the fresh corn; sauté 4 to 5 minutes until the apples soften at the edges and the corn brightens.
4. 4Return the sausage to the pan, sprinkle in the chopped sage, and drizzle the maple syrup over everything; toss to coat and season with salt and pepper.
5. 5Scatter the crumbled cornbread evenly over the top and press lightly so it soaks up some juices, then sprinkle the cheddar across the surface.
6. 6Use a spoon to make four shallow wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each well.
7. 7Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake 10 to 12 minutes until the egg whites are just set, the yolks are still jammy, and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
8. 8Remove from the oven, let rest 2 minutes so the eggs finish gently, then finish with a few dashes of hot sauce if you like heat.
9. 9Scoop into bowls making sure each portion gets an egg, some apple-sausage mix, and plenty of cheesy cornbread crumble.