Pancake Sausage Breakfast Bake (Print Version)

Hearty breakfast bake with pancakes, sausage, maple syrup, and cheddar—perfect for brunch or feeding a crowd.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pancake Layer

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 cups buttermilk
08 - 60 grams unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Sausage Layer

10 - 450 grams beef breakfast sausage, casings removed
11 - 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced (optional)
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Assembly

13 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
14 - 80 milliliters pure maple syrup, plus more for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 23x33 cm baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef sausage and onion (if using), breaking it into small pieces, until browned and fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat and stir in black pepper. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until uniform.
05 - Gently mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Batter may remain slightly lumpy—do not overmix.
06 - Evenly pour half of the pancake batter into the prepared baking dish.
07 - Sprinkle the cooked sausage mixture evenly over the batter. Drizzle 80 milliliters maple syrup over the sausage.
08 - Spread the remaining pancake batter over the sausage layer, covering it completely.
09 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the surface.
10 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11 - Allow casserole to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with additional maple syrup if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses everyday pantry and fridge ingredients
  • Feeds a crowd with minimal effort
  • Kid friendly and perfect for picky eaters
  • Sweet and savory balance in every bite
  • Great for making ahead and meal prep
02 -
  • High in protein and energy to get your day started right
  • Customizable with different meats cheeses or add ins
  • Freezes and reheats well for future meals
03 -
  • Do not overmix your pancake batter for a fluffier texture just stir until most lumps are gone
  • Let the casserole cool slightly before cutting otherwise pieces will fall apart
  • Prep all layers the night before for stress free mornings just bake straight from the fridge

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