pancake sausage casserole

Here’s a hearty Pancake Sausage Casserole — perfect for breakfast or brunch, combining pancakes, sausage, eggs, and cheese in a warm, comforting bake. 🥞🌭🧀

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🥞 Pancake Sausage Casserole

Ingredients

Serves 6–8

For the pancake layer:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 cups milk

• 2 large eggs

• ¼ cup melted butter or vegetable oil

• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

For the sausage & egg layer:

• 1 lb breakfast sausage (links or bulk), cooked and crumbled

• 6 large eggs

• 1 cup milk

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)

• Optional: diced bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms

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Instructions

1. Prepare the pancake batter

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2. In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.

3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (batter will be slightly lumpy).

2. Cook the sausage

• In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.

• If using vegetables, sauté them in the skillet with the sausage until tender.

3. Assemble the casserole

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Spread half the pancake batter in the bottom of the dish.

3. Layer cooked sausage (and vegetables, if using) over the batter.

4. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the sausage.

5. Pour the remaining pancake batter over the sausage layer. It will partially cover the filling — that’s okay.

6. Beat eggs with 1 cup milk, salt, and pepper; pour evenly over the casserole.

7. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.

4. Bake

• Bake for 35–45 minutes, until eggs are set and the top is golden.

• Let cool 5–10 minutes before slicing.

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🌟 Tips

• Make-ahead: Assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate; bake in the morning for easy brunch prep.

• Add flavor: Mix in a pinch of smoked paprika, garlic powder, or herbs to the egg mixture.

• Cheese variations: Swiss, pepper jack, or mozzarella all work well.

• Serving idea: Serve with maple syrup for a sweet-savory twist.

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If you want, I can also give a mini muffin version of this casserole — pancake, sausage, and cheese baked in bite-sized portions for quick breakfasts or brunch parties.

Do you want me to provide that version?