This easy casserole combines fluffy pancake batter and savory sausage crumbles for a hearty, all-in-one breakfast that’s perfect for:
✓ Busy weekday mornings
✓ Lazy weekend brunches
✓ Holiday gatherings
✓ Meal prep breakfasts
📋 Ingredients (9×13 pan, serves 6-8)
Pancake Layer:
- 2 cups pancake mix (like Bisquick)
- 1¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Sausage Layer:
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (cooked & crumbled)
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (in batter)
- ½ cup blueberries or diced apples
👩🍳 Simple Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 9×13 baking dish.
- Cook Sausage: Brown sausage in skillet, drain fat.
- Make Batter: Whisk pancake mix, milk, egg and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread sausage in dish, pour batter over top.
- Bake: 25-30 minutes until golden and set.
💡 Pro Tips
- For extra fluffy texture, separate egg and fold in whipped egg white
- Can assemble night before (store batter and sausage separately)
- Kids love it with chocolate chips mixed in
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- Drizzle with warm maple syrup
- Dust with powdered sugar
- Serve with fresh fruit salad
Make ahead and reheat all week! This crowd-pleasing breakfast bake is sure to become a family favorite.