Pancake Sausage Casserole
A hearty, make-ahead breakfast casserole that combines fluffy pancakes, savory sausage, and maple syrup in one delicious bake! Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping.
Ingredients
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1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy), cooked & crumbled
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2 cups pancake mix (like Bisquick)
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1 ½ cups milk
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2 large eggs
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2 tbsp maple syrup (+ extra for serving)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
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Butter or non-stick spray (for greasing)
Instructions
1. Prep the Sausage:
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Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease and set aside.
2. Make the Batter:
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In a bowl, whisk pancake mix, milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
3. Assemble the Casserole:
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Grease a 9×13″ baking dish. Spread cooked sausage evenly on the bottom.
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Pour pancake batter over the sausage. Sprinkle cheese on top (if using).
4. Bake:
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Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Serve:
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Drizzle with extra maple syrup and serve warm.
Tips & Variations
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Make-Ahead: Assemble the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Bake in the morning.
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Add-Ins: Try diced apples, blueberries, or cooked bacon.
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Spicy Twist: Use hot sausage and add a pinch of cayenne to the batter.
This casserole is like breakfast for dinner—but even easier! 😋🍴