Pancake Sausage Casserole (Print Format)
Layered breakfast casserole with pancakes, sausage, and maple syrup. Easy to make and perfect for brunch gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ Pancake Base
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2 cups pancake mix
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1¼ cups whole milk
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1 large egg
→ Hearty Filling
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1 pound breakfast sausage
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½ cup pure maple syrup, plus extra for serving
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Butter or cooking oil for greasing
# Steps:
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Heat up your skillet over medium heat and cook that breakfast sausage until it's nicely browned and cooked through. Don't forget to drain off the extra grease - nobody wants a greasy casserole!
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In a big bowl, whisk together your pancake mix, milk, and egg until everything looks smooth and happy. Let it rest for about 5 minutes - this helps it thicken up just right.
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Heat your skillet or griddle over medium heat with a little oil. Pour in some batter to make small to medium pancakes. Cook until you see bubbles forming on top and the edges look set, then flip and cook until golden. You'll need at least 6 pancakes for layering.
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Grab a greased baking dish and start layering - pancake, sausage, a nice drizzle of maple syrup, then repeat! Keep going until everything's used up, finishing with a pancake on top. Give it one more drizzle of syrup if you're feeling generous.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F and pop that beautiful casserole in for 10-15 minutes. This helps all the flavors get cozy together and makes sure everything's nice and warm.
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Cut into generous portions and serve while it's still warm. Don't forget to pass around extra maple syrup - trust me, people will want it!
# Tips:
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This casserole is perfect for feeding a crowd at brunch or breakfast gatherings - it's like having pancakes and sausage all in one delicious dish!
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You can assemble this the night before and just pop it in the oven in the morning for an easy weekend breakfast.