Apple-Sausage-Cheddar Breakfast Bake

Prep / Total time : 1 hour                Serves   6

2               packages (12 oz each) Johnsonville® Original breakfast sausage links
1               can (21 oz) apple pie filling with more fruit
2               medium apples, peeled, chopped (about 2 cups)
2               cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1-1/2        cups Original Bisquick® mix
1-1/2        cups milk
1/4           teaspoon salt
1/8           teaspoon pepper
6              eggs

1.        Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2.        In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, breaking up with spoon, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in pie filling and apples. Spread mixture evenly in baking dish. Top with 1 cup of the cheese.
3.        In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk, salt, pepper and eggs with wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour evenly over cheese.
4.         Bake 30 to 37 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Tip :Sweet apples and pie filling balance the sausage and sharp cheddar in a breakfast bake that goes into the oven in under 30 minutes.