A cozy morning favorite, the Pancake Sausage Casserole is a delightful combination of sweet and savory that brings the best of breakfast together in one dish. Imagine layers of fluffy pancake and savory sausage, all baked to perfection and topped with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 pound (450g) breakfast sausage, crumbled
8 large eggs
2 cups milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Maple syrup, for drizzling
Powdered sugar, for garnish
Fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
Chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
Whipped cream
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the crumbled sausage until it's browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
Add Melted Butter: Fold in the melted butter into the batter until just incorporated.
Combine Ingredients: In a greased 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish, spread the cooked sausage evenly over the bottom. Pour the pancake batter over the sausage.
Bake the Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for about 5-10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup, and garnished with powdered sugar, fresh berries, or nuts.
