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 guests. They love the cake's savory middle and maple syrup topping. It's a fine way to start the day! -Lorraine Guyn, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
2 cups buttermilk
12 uncooked 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 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Maple syrup

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. 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 8 links in a spokelike pattern in same skillet or in 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 until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Serve warm, with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 940mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.