Description
This Breakfast Sausage Pancake Casserole combines savory sausage with fluffy pancake batter for a hearty brunch dish. Easy to prepare and customizable, its perfect for gatherings or cozy mornings. Enjoy warm, drizzled with maple syrup, and pair with fresh fruit or bacon for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Butter or cooking spray (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the breakfast sausage. Use a wooden spoon to break it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- Cook the sausage until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain any excess grease from the skillet and set the sausage aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, crack the 8 large eggs and whisk until well beaten.
- Add the 2 cups of milk to the eggs and whisk until combined.
- Add the pancake mix, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to the egg mixture.
- Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- If using cheese, fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Spread the cooked sausage evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Pour the pancake batter over the sausage, ensuring it covers evenly.
- Drizzle a little extra maple syrup on top if desired.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Monitor during the last few minutes to prevent over-browning; cover loosely with aluminum foil if necessary.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice into squares and serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup.
- Pair with fresh fruit, yogurt, or crispy bacon for a complete breakfast.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped bell peppers, onions, or spinach with the sausage.
- For a sweeter twist, add chocolate chips or blueberries to the batter.
- Experiment with different cheeses, such as pepper jack or cream cheese.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings; adjust cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes