Piggy Pudding
Warm, hearty, and irresistibly flavorful, Piggy Pudding is the ultimate comfort dish that combines savory and sweet in perfect harmony. This baked pudding layers the smoky richness of ground pork sausage with the cozy sweetness of brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, all mingled with tender bites of diced apples. The batter, made with wholesome ingredients like whole milk and all-purpose flour, bakes to golden perfection, creating a moist, cake-like texture brimming with autumnal warmth. Ready in just over an hour, this one-dish wonder is as easy to prepare as it is satisfying to eat. Serve it warm from the oven, with an optional drizzle of maple syrup for an added touch of sweetness, and watch it become a family favorite for brunches, holiday gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a deliciously unique dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 0.25 cup maple syrup (optional for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or similar-sized casserole dish.
In a large skillet, cook the ground pork sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Break it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until fully dissolved and smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until light and frothy. Gradually mix in the milk, melted butter-sugar mixture, and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Stir in the diced apples and the cooked sausage, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
Allow the Piggy Pudding to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Optionally, drizzle with warm maple syrup when serving for added sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3917 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 209.2 g | 268% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.6 g | 423% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1228 mg | 409% | |
| Sodium | 5192 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 383.4 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 219.6 g | ||
| Protein | 139.3 g | 279% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 717 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 1501 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
