Ingredients
→ Main Ingredients
1 pound breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken)
2 cups pancake mix
1¼ cups milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Cooking spray or additional butter for greasing the baking dish
Steps
Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine pancake mix, milk, egg, vanilla extract, melted butter, maple syrup (if using), and cinnamon (if using). Stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
Pour half of the pancake batter into the prepared baking dish.
Evenly distribute the cooked sausage over the batter.
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the sausage layer (if using).
Pour the remaining pancake batter over the top.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Tips
- Make-Ahead Tip: You can fully prepare the casserole the night before, cover it with foil, and refrigerate. In the morning, just pop it into the oven and bake—perfect for busy weekdays or hosting brunch.
- Double It for a Crowd: Feeding a larger group? Double the ingredients and bake in a 9×13-inch pan. You may need to increase the baking time by about 10 minutes. Just check the center for doneness.
- Customize the Sausage: Feel free to use spicy, maple, or even apple sausage links. You can chop them into bite-sized pieces or slice them thin depending on your texture preference.
Required Tools
- Skillet
- Large mixing bowl
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Cooking spray or butter