Description
This Pancake Sausage Breakfast Bake is a delightful twist on a classic breakfast favorite. With a fluffy pancake base loaded with savory sausage and gooey cheese, it’s a satisfying and comforting dish that’s perfect for weekend brunch or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter:
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Mix Pancake Batter: In a large bowl, combine pancake mix, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth.
- Add Sausage and Cheese: Stir in cooked sausage and shredded cheese until evenly combined.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm with additional maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- You can use maple-flavored sausage for extra sweetness or opt for turkey sausage for a lighter version.
- Enhance the bake by adding chopped cooked bacon or hash browns for a heartier dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
