Description
This hearty Pancake Sausage Casserole combines fluffy baked pancakes layered with savory breakfast sausage for a delicious and easy brunch or breakfast option. With optional cheddar cheese and maple syrup, it’s comforting and flavorful, perfect for busy mornings or weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Maple syrup for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to combine evenly.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix for tender pancakes.
- Layer batter and sausage: Spread half of the pancake batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over this layer. Pour the remaining batter on top and spread gently to cover the sausage layer.
- Add cheese (optional): If using, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake casserole: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with maple syrup if desired for added sweetness.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced bell peppers or cooked bacon to the sausage layer.
- You can prepare the casserole the night before and bake it fresh in the morning.
- This dish is perfect for brunch or hearty breakfasts and can be served with syrup or your favorite toppings.
- To make gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour.
