The 3-Ingredient Pancake Casserole That Makes Weekend Breakfasts Practically Effortless
Prep
10 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
10
Difficulty
Medium
You know how weekend mornings can get hectic? This pancake casserole is my secret weapon for feeding a crowd without spending hours in the kitchen. The beauty of this recipe is that it comes together in just ten minutes of prep, then the oven does all the heavy lifting while you relax with your coffee. I love that it combines fluffy pancakes with savory sausage and melty cheddar cheese, creating something that feels indulgent but is surprisingly simple to make. The buttermilk in this dish not only adds incredible flavor and tenderness to the pancakes, but it also provides beneficial probiotics that support gut health. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal hands on time, you'll have a satisfying breakfast casserole ready in under an hour that will make your family think you've been cooking all morning.
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Ingredients
- 1nonstick cooking spray
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 11 pound mild pork breakfast sausage(such as Jimmy Dean)
- 1 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoonkosher salt
- 710 mlbuttermilk all-purpose baking mix(such as Pearl Milling Company)
- 473 mlwater
- 237 ml1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided(6 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided)
- 1softened unsalted butter and maple syrup(for serving, optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, pepper, and salt and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking the sausage into smaller pieces, until the sausage is almost fully cooked and crumbled, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk the baking mix and water together until there are no lumps. Fold in the browned sausage and 1 cup of the cheese. Pour into the baking dish and sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheese.
- 4
Bake until the top is lightly browned and the center is set, about 30 minutes. Serve with butter and a drizzle of maple syrup, if you like. Refrigerate leftovers, tightly covered, for up to 3 days. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!
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