Description
This Pancake Sausage Breakfast Bake is a savory twist on classic pancakes, combining fluffy pancake batter with cooked sausage and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch, this dish is baked to golden perfection and can be served with maple syrup for an extra touch of sweetness. It’s an easy one-dish meal that can be prepared ahead and reheated throughout the week.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups pancake mix
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For Serving
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until you achieve a smooth batter with no lumps.
- Add Sausage and Cheese: Fold in the cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage along with the shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Assemble and Butter: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top to help create a golden crust during baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with additional maple syrup if desired for a balanced sweet and savory flavor.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked sausage links chopped into pieces instead of crumbled sausage.
- For a spicier version, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or swap in pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar.
- This bake is excellent for meal prep as it reheats well throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American