Description
A hearty breakfast casserole that combines fluffy pancakes and savory sausage in one delicious dish. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- For the pancake batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the sausage layer:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- For topping:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Additional maple syrup for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for the pancake batter.
- 3. In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- 4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (some lumps are okay).
- 5. Spread cooked sausage evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- 6. Pour pancake batter over the sausage layer.
- 7. Drizzle 1/2 cup maple syrup over the batter.
- 8. Sprinkle with chopped pecans if using.
- 9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 10. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving with additional maple syrup.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can use turkey sausage and skim milk. The casserole can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning – just add 5-10 minutes to baking time if starting cold.