Pancake Sausage Casserole: Ultimate Layered Breakfast Lasagna 

This Pancake Sausage Casserole is a culinary mash-up that elevates breakfast into a savory-sweet comfort delight. Imagine layers of fluffy homemade pancakes interspersed with savory cooked sausage, gooey cheeses, and optional cream cheese for extra richness. Baked to bubbly perfection, it presents the beloved flavors of breakfast in a bold, luscious casserole form—equally wonderful for brunch gatherings or a satisfying dinner. It’s dramatic, indulgent, and absolutely delicious, combining everything we love about pancakes and sausage in one exciting dish.

Ingredients

For the Pancake Layers:

• 3 cups pancake mix
  
  

• 2 ½ cups milk
  
  

• 3 large eggs
  
  

• 2 tbsp melted butter
  
  

• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
  

For the Filling:

• 1 ½ lbs breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
  
  

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  
  

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  
  

• ½ cup softened cream cheese (optional, for extra richness)
  
  

For Assembly:

• Butter (for greasing the baking dish)
  
  

• Extra shredded cheese for topping
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
   
   

2. Prepare pancake batter by mixing pancake mix, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Cook thin pancakes (6–8 inches in diameter), then set aside.
   
   

3. Layer in the baking dish:
   
   

   • Place 2 pancakes as the first layer.
     
     

   • Top with one-third of the cooked sausage and one-third of the cheese mixture.
     
     

   • Repeat twice (pancake–sausage–cheese), ending with extra cheese on top.
     
     

4. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. 

5. Serve warm, optionally drizzled with maple syrup or paired with hot sauce to suit your taste preferences.
   
   

Nutrients (Estimated per serving; makes 8 servings)

Based on similar layered pancake-and-sausage recipes:

• Calories: ~450 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~23 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~30 g
  
  

• Fat: ~28 g
  
  

• Sodium: ~890 mg
  
  

• Saturated Fat: ~12 g
  
  

• Fiber: ~1 g
  
  

• Sugar: ~8 g