Cheesy Sausage Squares
These sausage squares were my first try since I forgot I volunteered to bring food to a church breakfast. Not my best moment. I remembered the night before, opened the refrigerator and looked for anything that could be turned into enough food for a crowd without a trip to the grocery store. In the pantry I found a package of breakfast sausage, a bag of cheddar cheese, and a box of biscuit mix.
That was the whole idea. I browned the sausage, mixed everything together, pressed it into a baking dish and hoped no one was expecting anything fancy. The next morning I took the pan to the fellowship hall and placed it on the food table between a fruit tray and someone’s homemade cinnamon rolls.
In twenty minutes the pan was nearly empty. People stopped to ask who brought the sausage squares. A few stolen moments before they had their first cup of coffee. One gent took the last piece and then asked if I had the recipe on me.
That’s generally a good sign. Since then I’ve made these for family gatherings, holiday breakfasts, game days and many a weekend when people show up hungry. They work as they don’t try too hard. They’re warm, cheesy and comforting, and they come together with ingredients that most folks already have at home. Some of the best recipes, to be honest, start out as just that.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- You only need 3 ingredients.
- The recipe comes together fast.
- The squares travel well for potlucks and parties.
- They do breakfast, brunch, snacks or starters.
- Every bite is cheesy, savory comfort.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. breakfast sausage
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 2 cups biscuit baking mix,
Directions
Step 1: Brown the Sausage.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sausage and cook until well browned.
- Break it into little crumbles as it cooks.
- Drain off any excess fat, and let cool slightly.
Step 2: Combine all of this
- Add the cooked sausage, cheddar cheese and biscuit mix to a large bowl.
- Mix until everything is evenly combined.
- The mixture will be thick and slightly sticky.
- That is exactly what you want.
Step 3: Fill the baking pan
- Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or similar-sized pan.
- Press the mixture evenly over the dish.
- No need to make it perfect,
Step 4: Cook
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.
- The top should be lightly golden and the center should be firm.
Step 5: Cut and serve
- Let the pan sit for about 10 minutes.
- Cut into squares. Serve hot.
Notes on Small Kitchen
- These are best with sharp cheddar flavor.
- Breakfast sausage with a little kick gives a little extra punch.
- Cut into smaller pieces for serving on party trays.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated in the microwave for a quick breakfast.
Last Thoughts
These sausage squares make me think of how simple food is often gone the quickest. No one asks if they look impressive. fancy ingredients nobody worries about. One person picks it up, takes a bite and immediately grabs another. And frankly, that’s about as high a compliment as you can pay a recipe.
