Pancake Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This Pancake Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe combines fluffy pancakes with savory sausage in one delicious dish.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Medium skillet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease the 9x13 inch baking dish thoroughly.
- Cook sausage in skillet until browned completely.
- Drain excess fat from cooked sausage.
- Mix pancake mix, milk, and eggs together.
- Add melted butter and vanilla to mixture.
- Pour half the batter into prepared dish.
- Sprinkle cooked sausage over the batter evenly.
- Add remaining batter on top carefully.
- Drizzle maple syrup over the entire casserole.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese generously.
- Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality breakfast sausage for better flavor and texture in your casserole.
- Don't overmix the pancake batter to keep it light and fluffy.
- Let the casserole rest overnight in the refrigerator for enhanced flavors.
- Add diced bell peppers or onions for extra vegetables and nutrition.
- Try different cheese varieties like Swiss or pepper jack for variety.