Pancake Sausage Casserole Bake

This Pancake Sausage Casserole brings together two breakfast favorites in one hearty, oven-baked dish. Layers of fluffy pancake batter and savory breakfast sausage create a satisfying meal that’s ideal for weekend brunch, holiday mornings, or meal prepping for the week ahead.

Easy to assemble and family-friendly, this casserole can be prepared in advance and baked fresh when needed. A drizzle of maple syrup adds just the right touch of sweetness to complement the savory sausage.

Ingredients

For the Sausage

Ingredient	Quantity
Breakfast sausage	1 pound

For the Pancake Batter

Ingredient	Quantity
Pancake mix	2 cups
Milk	1½ cups
Large eggs	2
Vanilla extract	1 teaspoon
Cinnamon (optional)	1 teaspoon

For the Topping

Ingredient	Quantity
Maple syrup	½ cup
Butter, melted	¼ cup

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2: Cook the Sausage

Place the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking it into crumbles, until fully browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease and set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Batter

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, if using. Mix until just combined; a few small lumps in the batter are perfectly fine.

Step 4: Prepare the Baking Dish

Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.

Step 5: Assemble the Casserole

Pour half of the pancake batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the batter.

Top with the remaining pancake batter, spreading gently to cover the sausage layer.

Step 6: Add the Topping

Drizzle the maple syrup evenly across the top of the casserole. Pour the melted butter over the surface.

Step 7: Bake

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8: Cool and Serve

Allow the casserole to cool for several minutes before slicing.

Serve warm with extra maple syrup if desired.

Serving Suggestions

Pair this casserole with fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, or crispy bacon for a complete breakfast or brunch spread.