Pancake Sausage Casserole 🥞🍖
The ultimate sweet-and-savory breakfast bake! Fluffy pancake layers, crispy sausage crumbles, and a maple-kissed finish—perfect for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
For the Casserole:
- 2 cups pancake mix (like Bisquick or homemade mix)
- 1¼ cups milk (whole or buttermilk for extra richness)
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional but delicious)
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled (or bacon/ham!)
- ½ cup maple syrup (plus extra for serving)
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for a savory twist)
- 1 diced apple or ½ cup blueberries (for fruity sweetness)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (warm spice boost)
Instructions
1. Prep the Batter:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk pancake mix, milk, egg, and vanilla until smooth (small lumps are okay).
2. Layer & Bake:
- Spread cooked sausage evenly in the baking dish.
- Pour pancake batter over the sausage. Drizzle with ½ cup maple syrup.
- (Optional: Sprinkle with cheese or fruit.)
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
3. Serve Warm:
- Slice into squares and drizzle with extra maple syrup.
Pro Tips 🌟
✔ Make ahead: Assemble the night before (keep batter and sausage separate). Pour over sausage and bake in the morning.
✔ Crispy edges? Bake in a cast-iron skillet for 20 minutes instead.
✔ Freezer-friendly: Cool completely, slice, and freeze. Reheat in the toaster oven!
Pair with: Scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, or a dollop of whipped cream.
Variations:
- Pumpkin spice: Add ¼ cup pumpkin purée + 1 tsp pumpkin spice to the batter.
- Churro-style: Swap maple syrup for cinnamon sugar glaze.
Breakfast just got a major upgrade! 😋
