Pancake Sausage Breakfast Bake
A hearty and delicious breakfast casserole combining fluffy pancakes, savory sausage, and a touch of maple syrup. Perfect for family breakfasts, brunch parties, or meal prep!
Equipment
- Large baking dish
- Mixing Bowls
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1 cup milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 lb breakfast sausage links or patties
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup maple syrup plus extra for serving
- cooking spray or butter for greasing the dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In one bowl, mix pancake mix, baking powder, and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk together milk and eggs. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Spread half of the pancake batter into the greased baking dish.
- Evenly layer the cooked sausage over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter over the sausage and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with maple syrup or fresh fruit.
Notes
This recipe is easily customizable — try adding fruits, nuts, or chocolate chips to the batter. Use turkey or plant-based sausage for a lighter or vegetarian option.