Description
This Easy Pancake Sausage Breakfast Bake combines savory breakfast sausage with a fluffy pancake batter, baked to golden perfection. It’s a delicious and convenient one-dish breakfast that’s perfect for feeding a crowd and can be enjoyed with a drizzle of maple syrup for a sweet and savory start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken)
Batter
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (plus extra for serving)
Cheese and Butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Other
- Cooking spray (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage while breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, then drain any excess grease and set sausage aside.
- Make Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and maple syrup until you get a smooth batter with no lumps.
- Combine Sausage and Batter: Stir the cooked sausage into the pancake batter until evenly distributed. If desired, fold in shredded cheddar cheese for added richness and flavor.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the combined batter and sausage mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Drizzle the melted butter over the top to add moisture and a golden finish.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. To check doneness, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bake from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Slice into squares and serve warm with extra maple syrup on the side for drizzling.
Notes
- You can use any type of breakfast sausage—pork, turkey, or chicken—for versatility.
- Adding cinnamon is optional but adds a warm, subtle spice that pairs well with the maple syrup.
- Shredded cheddar cheese is optional but adds a delightful savory contrast to the sweet pancake batter.
- For easier cleanup, line the baking dish with parchment paper or foil before greasing.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or microwave and kept refrigerated for up to 3 days.
