A complimentary contrast of flavors, this blueberry and sausage breakfast casserole is served topped with a blueberry sauce.

Blueberry Sausage Breakfast Bake

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pound sausage, browned and drained
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream or yogurt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans

 

Blueberry Sauce:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

 

Additional sour cream for accompaniment (optional)

1. Mix flour, baking powder and soda. Set aside.
2. Beat butter until fluffy. Add sugar, brown sugar and eggs, one at a time, beating each addition for 1 minute.
3. Add flour mixture to butter mixture. Fold in browned sausage and sour cream.
4. Pour into lightly greased 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan. Sprinkle nuts on top. (At this stage, may be covered and refrigerated overnight and baked in the morning.)
5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool slightly. Serve warm with Blueberry Sauce.
6. For Blueberry Sauce: Combine sugar and cornstarch, add water and blueberries. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
7. To serve cut into squares, drizzle with Blueberry sauce and top with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

Makes 12 servings.