Pancake Sausage Casserole
This Pancake Sausage Casserole brings together fluffy pancakes, savory sausage, and sweet maple syrup in a comforting, layered breakfast bake. It’s perfect for weekend brunches or weekly meal prep—easy, satisfying, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 eggs for pancakes
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 eggs for custard
- 1/2 cup milk for custard
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Additional maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook ground sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare pancake batter with 2 cups mix, 1.5 cups milk, and 2 eggs. Cook 6–8 medium pancakes on a griddle or skillet.
- In the baking dish, layer pancakes and cooked sausage alternately, starting and ending with pancakes.
- In a bowl, whisk 4 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and salt. Pour over layered casserole.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30–35 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until golden and set.
- Let rest for 10 minutes. Slice and drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
Notes
- For added sweetness, mix a little cinnamon into the custard.
- Use pre-cooked frozen pancakes to save time.
- Add cheese between layers for a savory twist.