Description
This Pancake Sausage Casserole combines the comforting flavors of fluffy buttermilk pancakes with savory breakfast sausage in a baked casserole form. It’s perfect for a hearty brunch or family breakfast, offering a delightful balance of sweet maple syrup and seasoned sausage baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups buttermilk pancake mix
Meat
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (bulk or links)
Dairy
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp butter (for greasing)
Sweetener
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish generously with butter to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sausage: Place the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat, cooking it until browned and crumbly. Once cooked, drain off any excess grease to keep the casserole from becoming greasy.
- Mix Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk pancake mix, whole milk, and eggs. Stir gently until just combined; some lumps in the batter are fine and help maintain fluffiness.
- Add Maple Syrup and Sausage: Fold in half of the maple syrup and some of the cooked sausage pieces into the batter, blending the flavors.
- Layer the Casserole: Pour half of the pancake batter into the prepared baking dish. Evenly layer the remaining sausage on top, then cover with the rest of the batter, creating layers of sausage and batter.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes. Bake until the casserole is golden brown on top and springs back when lightly pressed, indicating it is fully cooked.
Notes
- Use bulk sausage for easier layering, but sliced links can also be used if crumbled properly.
- If you don’t have buttermilk pancake mix, regular pancake mix with 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice can substitute.
- Allow the casserole to cool slightly before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Optionally, add chopped herbs or cheese for extra flavor.
