Pancake Sausage Casserole
A delightful blend of fluffy pancakes and savory sausage, baked to create a perfect breakfast casserole.
Ingredients
Casserole Ingredients
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 piece egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) Can be replaced with other types of cheese like mozzarella or pepper jack.
Instructions
Preparation and Baking
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the pancake mix, milk, egg, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the greased dish.
- Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the top of the batter.
- Drizzle the maple syrup over the sausage layer.
- If desired, sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top.
- Pour the remaining batter over everything.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve warm with extra maple syrup on the side.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can be reheated in the microwave. For extra flavor, consider adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter. You can make it egg-free by using unsweetened applesauce or an egg replacer.