Sausage-Pineapple Upside Down Bake

Got this from a friend about 40 years ago. We use it quite often for guest breakfasts, brunches and even camping. It is a hit with children.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb sausage
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1 (7 1/2ounce) box  cornbread mix or 1 (7 1/2ounce) box  corn muffin mix
• 1⁄3 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 1  large egg
•  maple syrup or  honey or  molasses

Directions

1. Pan fry sausage to desired doneness.
2. Drain grease.
3. Use a small amount of the grease to grease the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
4. Spoon sausage over bottom to the dish and arrange the drained pineapple over it.
5. Sprinkle brown sugar over all.
6. Prepare corn bread or muffin mix as directed on box and spread over ingredients in dish.
7. Bake at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
8. Let stand for 5 minutes.
9. Cut into serving pieces and drench with syrup.