Description
Pancake Casserole is a fun and easy twist on traditional pancakes, combining fluffy pancake layers with a sweet, syrupy center, all baked into a delicious casserole. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this dish is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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2 cups pancake mix
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1 cup milk
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup melted butter
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1/4 cup maple syrup (plus extra for serving)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup chocolate chips or berries (optional)
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, milk, eggs, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the pancake batter into the prepared baking dish.
- If using, sprinkle chocolate chips or berries over the top of the batter.
- Optionally, sprinkle cinnamon over the batter for an extra flavor kick.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
Notes
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You can prepare the casserole the night before and refrigerate it overnight. Bake in the morning for a quick breakfast.
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For a protein-packed option, you can add cooked sausage, beef to the casserole before baking.
- This casserole is versatile! Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins like nuts, bananas, or blueberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
