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Pancake Sausage Casserole

Pancake sausage casserole is an easy brunch casserole with sausage links embedded in fluffy pancake batter and baked until the top is golden and puffy. Slice into squares, dust with powdered sugar, and drizzle warm maple syrup for sweet-savory breakfast comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

breakfast sausage links
  • 12 breakfast sausage links
pancake mix
  • 2 cup pancake mix
milk
  • 1.5 cup milk
eggs
  • 2 large eggs
maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup plus more for serving
vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
powdered sugar
  • 1 powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Prep and bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish so the casserole releases cleanly after baking.
  2. Cook the breakfast sausage links in a skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides, then arrange them in a single layer in the baking dish.
  3. Whisk the pancake mix, milk, large eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth for a pourable batter.
  4. Pour the pancake batter over the sausage links so the links are embedded as the casserole rises.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes at 375°F until the pancake batter is set and golden, with edges pulling away from the dish.
  6. Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve with warm maple syrup for a sweet finishing layer.

Notes

To keep clean slices, let the casserole rest 5 minutes after baking before cutting. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat individual portions in the microwave until hot. Freezing is yes: freeze slices up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat. For a lighter option, use low-fat milk to reduce calories while keeping the same fluffy texture.