Here’s a warm, cozy, and ultra-satisfying Pancake Sausage Casserole — think savory-sweet breakfast bake with fluffy pancakes, juicy sausage, and maple-syrup goodness all in one dish.
Perfect for brunch, holidays, or meal prepping breakfast for the week!
🥞🌭 Pancake Sausage Casserole
🕒 Prep Time: 15 min
🔥 Bake Time: 35–40 min
🍽️ Serves: 6–8
🧾 Ingredients:
🥞 For the Pancake Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1¾ cups milk
- ¼ cup melted butter or oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
OR use 2½ cups prepared pancake mix + ingredients per box instructions
🌭 For the Filling:
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (links or ground)
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (plus more for serving)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for a savory twist)
🍳 Optional Topping:
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- Extra syrup or powdered sugar
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the Sausage
- Brown ground sausage or cook links until done.
- Drain excess fat.
- Chop sausage into bite-size pieces.
- Toss with 1–2 tbsp maple syrup for that classic sweet-savory blend.
3. Make Pancake Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk dry ingredients together.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures — do not overmix (lumps are okay!).
4. Assemble the Casserole
- Pour half the pancake batter into the baking dish.
- Scatter sausage evenly over the batter (and cheese if using).
- Pour the remaining batter over top.
- Optional: drizzle with melted butter or syrup.
5. Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden and set in the middle.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
🥄 Serve With:
- Warm maple syrup
- Fresh fruit or berries
- A dusting of powdered sugar
- Hot coffee or mimosas 🍾☕️
🔁 Variations:
- Blueberry Sausage Casserole: Add ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries.
- Spicy: Use hot sausage and add a pinch of cayenne to the batter.
- Make-Ahead: Assemble the night before and bake in the morning.