Description
Pancake sausage casserole brings comfort straight to your breakfast table, combining sweet and savory flavors that make mornings delicious. Creamy layers of pancake batter and sizzling sausage create a satisfying meal perfect for weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 2 cups milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation Ingredients:
- Cooking spray
- Fresh fruit
- Whipped cream
- Additional maple syrup
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a precise 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish generously with cooking spray, ensuring every corner is covered.
- Brown the entire pound of breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling the meat into small, uniform pieces until no pink remains.
- Transfer the cooked sausage to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom to create a consistent base layer.
- Whisk 8 large eggs in a large mixing bowl until they become smooth and well-combined.
- Pour 2 cups of milk into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to create a uniform liquid base.
- Add ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon salt to the egg mixture, blending thoroughly to distribute the flavors.
- Gradually incorporate 2 cups of pancake mix into the liquid ingredients, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon over the batter for an extra layer of warmth and depth.
- Carefully pour the entire pancake batter over the sausage in the baking dish, making sure to cover the meat completely.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top turns golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes, allowing the dish to set and make slicing easier.
- Slice into generous portions and serve warm with additional maple syrup and optional toppings like fresh fruit or whipped cream.
Notes
- Cut sausage into small, uniform pieces for even distribution throughout the casserole.
- Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes before baking to allow the bread to soak up the egg mixture completely.
- For a lower-carb version, substitute bread cubes with cauliflower or zucchini chunks.
- Sprinkle extra shredded cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of baking for a golden, crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg