Pancake Sausage Breakfast Bake (Print-Friendly Version)

Fluffy pancakes and savory sausage layered, baked golden, and finished with maple syrup—perfect for cozy brunches.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
02 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 2 tablespoons sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 cups buttermilk
09 - ¼ cup melted butter (plus extra for greasing)
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - Maple syrup, for serving

# Steps:

01 - Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and crumbly. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook 6–8 medium pancakes, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and set aside.
05 - In the baking dish, layer one pancake, sprinkle sausage, and repeat, ending with a pancake on top. Press layers down slightly.
06 - Cover with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes to crisp the top.
07 - Slice into portions and serve warm with maple syrup.

# Notes:

01 - This dish can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.