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Pancake Sausage Casserole

A delicious sweet and savory breakfast casserole featuring layers of fluffy pancakes and a rich, gooey ground sausage mixture, perfect for feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pancakes
  • 2 cups pancake mix or homemade batter
  • 1.5 cups milk or as directed on mix
  • 1 large egg or as directed on mix
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil or as directed on mix
For the Sausage Layer
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup real maple syrup
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
For Assembly & Topping
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack, optional
  • thick maple syrup for serving
  • powdered sugar for dusting, optional
  • fresh berries for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Griddle or non-stick pan
  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Prepare pancake batter according to package directions. Cook about 8-10 pancakes; set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown ground sausage, breaking it up. Drain excess grease.
  3. Stir brown sugar, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and black pepper into the sausage. Cook 2-3 minutes until well combined and gooey. Remove from heat.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Layer half of the pancakes in the bottom of the baking dish.
  6. Spread half of the cooked sausage mixture over the pancakes, then sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese (if using).
  7. Repeat with another layer of pancakes, then the remaining sausage and cheese.
  8. Top with a final layer of pancakes.
  9. Bake, covered with foil, for 20 minutes (30 min if refrigerated). Remove foil and bake 5-10 minutes more until golden and bubbly.
  10. Rest 5 minutes. Serve slices drizzled with thick maple syrup, powdered sugar, and berries (optional).

Notes

Casserole can be assembled the night before and refrigerated. Use real maple syrup for the best flavor. Ensure sausage is thoroughly drained to prevent a greasy casserole.