Description
This Pancake Breakfast Casserole is fluffy, savory, and perfect for feeding a crowd. Layered with pancakes, sausage, eggs, and cheese, it’s a cozy brunch favorite you can prep ahead and customize with sweet or savory add-ins!
Ingredients
For the Pancakes (or use store-bought):
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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2 cups buttermilk
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1/4 cup melted butter
For the Casserole Layers:
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1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
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8 large eggs
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Add-ins:
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Maple syrup, chopped green onions, bell peppers, spinach
Instructions
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Make the Pancakes:
Whisk dry ingredients together. In another bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter. Combine wet and dry just until mixed. Cook pancakes on a griddle until golden. (Or heat store-bought pancakes slightly.) -
Cook the Sausage:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned. Drain grease. -
Assemble the Casserole:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Layer half the pancakes, sausage, and cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients. -
Prepare the Egg Mixture:
In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour evenly over casserole. -
Bake:
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10–15 minutes more, until eggs are set and cheese is bubbly. -
Serve:
Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve with syrup, fruit, or savory sides.
Notes
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Shortcut: Use frozen or boxed pancakes to save time.
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Make it sweet by adding fruit and cinnamon sugar.
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For spice, add chopped jalapeños or pepper jack cheese.
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This dish can be prepped the night before or frozen for future meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 390
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
Keywords: pancake breakfast casserole, breakfast bake, savory brunch casserole, easy make-ahead breakfast, pancake egg casserole