Party Sausage Appetizer

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan thoroughly with butter or nonstick cooking spray.

Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles, until fully browned with no pink remaining. Drain excess grease and allow the sausage to cool slightly.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients — flour, baking powder, salt, and any spices — until evenly combined.

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the milk and any liquid fat such as melted butter or oil until smooth.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until the batter comes together; do not overmix, as this will toughen the bread.

Fold the cooled cooked sausage crumbles evenly throughout the batter using a spatula.

Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly, and bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack. Slice into rounds or fingers and serve warm as an appetizer.