Pancake Sausage Casserole

Here’s a delicious recipe for Pancake Sausage Casserole that combines savory sausage with fluffy pancakes in a casserole form.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb breakfast sausage (either spicy or mild, depending on your preference)
• 1 box of pancake mix (or homemade pancake batter equivalent)
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (plus extra for drizzling)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• Butter or oil (for greasing the casserole dish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. Cook the sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Once cooked through, drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside.
3. Make the pancake batter: In a large bowl, mix the pancake mix, milk, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and pepper until combined.
4. Assemble the casserole:

• Spread the cooked sausage evenly on the bottom of the greased casserole dish.
• Pour the pancake batter over the sausage, making sure it covers the sausage evenly.
• If using, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.

1. Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the pancake batter has set (a toothpick should come out clean when inserted into the center).
2. Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes, then cut into squares and serve. Drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired.

Tips:

• You can also add extra ingredients like diced onions, bell peppers, or bacon to customize the flavor.
• For a sweeter twist, add a few chocolate chips or fruit (like blueberries) to the pancake batter.

Enjoy your hearty and comforting pancake sausage casserole!