The perfect breakfast bake with layers of fluffy pancake batter and savory sausage!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Layer Ingredients: Pour half of the pancake batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the batter. If using, add shredded cheese for extra flavor.
- Add Remaining Batter: Pour the remaining pancake batter over the sausage and spread it evenly.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool slightly before slicing. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired and serve warm.
Enjoy your delicious Pancake Sausage Casserole for a hearty and satisfying breakfast!