Description
This Easy Pancake Sausage Breakfast Bake is a delicious and hearty one-dish breakfast that combines savory sausage with fluffy pancake batter, enhanced with a touch of cinnamon and maple syrup. Perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings, it’s simple to prepare and bakes to a golden, cheesy perfection.
Ingredients
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Sausage Mixture
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken)
Batter
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (plus extra for serving)
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Cooking spray (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon until it is fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside.
- Mix the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and maple syrup until you achieve a smooth, consistent batter.
- Combine Sausage and Batter: Stir the cooked sausage into the pancake batter until evenly distributed throughout. Then fold in shredded cheddar cheese if you choose to use it.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Pour the combined batter and sausage mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Drizzle the melted butter over the top to add richness and help with browning.
- Bake the Breakfast Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating that it is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bake from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Slice into portions and serve warm with extra maple syrup for drizzling.
Notes
- You can substitute any type of breakfast sausage including pork, turkey, or chicken based on preference.
- Use or omit the shredded cheddar cheese depending on your taste or dietary needs.
- Cinnamon adds warmth and depth but is optional.
- Make sure to drain the cooked sausage well to avoid excess grease in the bake.
- Maple syrup enhances sweetness; consider using pure maple syrup for best flavor.