Description
A delightful breakfast casserole that combines fluffy pancakes, savory breakfast sausage, and melty cheese, all drizzled with maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 pancakes (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, gouda, mozzarella, or pepper jack)
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole or substitutes)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, then drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grease a baking dish and layer half of the pancakes at the bottom.
- Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the pancakes, then sprinkle half of the shredded cheese on top.
- Pour half of the egg mixture over the layers.
- Layer the remaining pancakes on top, followed by the rest of the sausage and cheese.
- Pour the remaining egg mixture over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the egg is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with extra maple syrup.
Notes
You can customize with different pancake flavors or substitute sausage to suit dietary preferences. Make ahead for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg