Description

This incredible pancake sausage casserole recipe combines fluffy pancakes with savory breakfast sausage in one easy make-ahead dish. Perfect for feeding crowds at brunch, holidays, or weekend gatherings. The sweet and savory flavors create an irresistible breakfast that everyone will love!

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, beaten
1¾ cups whole milk
¼ cup melted butter (plus extra for greasing)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound breakfast sausage
1 medium onion, diced (optional)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
Extra maple syrup for serving

Instructions

Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook breakfast sausage for 6-8 minutes, breaking into bite-sized pieces. Add onions (if using) during last 3 minutes. Drain grease, season with garlic powder and pepper. Set aside.
Make Pancake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In separate bowl, beat eggs, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring just until combined (lumps are fine).
Assemble Layers: Pour half the pancake batter into prepared dish. Distribute cooked sausage over batter. Drizzle with half the maple syrup. Pour remaining batter on top, spread gently. Sprinkle with cheese.
Final Touches: Dot top with cubed butter pieces and drizzle with remaining maple syrup.
Bake: Bake 35-40 minutes until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Rest and Serve: Let rest 5-10 minutes before cutting. Serve with additional warm maple syrup.

Notes

Make-Ahead Tips: Assemble completely the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Add 5-10 minutes to baking time if baking from cold.

Storage: Leftovers keep 3-4 days refrigerated. Reheat individual portions in microwave 45-60 seconds.

Variations: Try Italian sausage, turkey sausage, or add blueberries for extra flavor. For gluten-free, use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

Pro Tips: Don’t overmix batter for fluffiest results. Use real maple syrup for best flavor. Let sausage cool slightly before layering to prevent soggy bottom.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 40
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 420
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 85mg

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