Description
A delightful layered breakfast dish with fluffy pancakes, savory sausage, and a blend of cheeses.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pancake mix
- 2½ cups milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ lbs breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened (optional, for extra richness)
- Butter for greasing
- Extra cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine pancake mix, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat.
- Pour batter to make 6-8 thin pancake rounds (about 8-9 inches in diameter). Cook each pancake until golden brown on both sides. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses together in a bowl.
- Place 2 pancakes in the baking dish as the first layer.
- Add ⅓ of the cooked sausage followed by ⅓ of the cheese mixture.
- Repeat this process with 2 more pancakes, another ⅓ of sausage, and ⅓ of cheese.
- Top with the remaining pancakes, sausage, and cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
- Cut into squares and serve with maple syrup or hot sauce for added flavor!
Notes
Customize the cheese types or add herbs to enhance the flavor. Let the casserole rest to meld flavors properly.
