Sausage and Apple Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Lunch

This Sausage and Apple Bake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This updated version of a meat pie gets a fresh burst of flavor from grated orange peel and apples.

Ingredients

2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury™ refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet
2 lb bulk pork or turkey breakfast sausage
2 cups chopped peeled apples (2 medium)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange peel (from 1 medium orange)
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
1 1/2 cups shredded fontina cheese (6 oz)

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
If using crescent rolls: Unroll 1 can of dough into dish; firmly press perforations to seal. If using dough sheets: Unroll 1 can of dough into dish.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool while cooking sausage. In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned. Drain well; remove sausage from skillet.
In same skillet, cook apples, onion and orange peel over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent. Meanwhile, in small bowl, lightly beat eggs and milk.
Stir cooked sausage and fennel seed into apple mixture. Remove from heat. Stir egg mixture into sausage mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over partially baked crust. Spread sausage mixture evenly over cheese. Sprinkle fontina cheese over top.
If using crescent rolls: Unroll second can of dough onto work surface; press to form 13x9-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal. Place dough rectangle over cheese; press edges to side of dish. If using dough sheets: Unroll second can of dough onto work surface; press to form 13x9-inch rectangle. Place dough rectangle over cheese; press edges to side of dish.
Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Cut into squares.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apples.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sausage and Apple Bake good for PCOS?

Yes, this Sausage and Apple Bake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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