SAUSAGE JOHNNYCAKE

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Here's a nice, hearty breakfast with plenty of old-fashioned flavor. I serve it to my bed-and-breakfast customers. They love the cake's savory middle and maple syrup topping. It's a great way to start the day! -Lorraine Guyn, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup cornmeal
2 cups buttermilk
12 Johnsonville® Original Breakfast Sausage Links
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cornmeal and buttermilk; let stand for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a 9-in. cast-iron skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain on paper towels. Arrange eight links in a spoke-like pattern in same skillet or a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Cut remaining links in half; place between whole sausages., In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs., Stir egg and vanilla into cornmeal mixture; add to dry ingredients and stir just until blended. Pour batter over sausages., Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm with syrup.

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