Description
This Overnight Sausage Pancake Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and convenient make-ahead breakfast dish featuring layers of fluffy pancakes, savory maple sausage, and a rich custard. Perfect for busy mornings or brunch gatherings, this recipe combines sweet and savory flavors with a comforting texture that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Pancake Layer
- 20 to 24 frozen pancakes (from a 33-oz package, thawed)
Sausage
- 1 lb maple sausage
Custard Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Pancakes: Cut the thawed frozen pancakes in half and arrange them cut side down in a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish, creating an even layer.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the maple sausage until it is browned and no longer pink in the center. Drain off any excess fat, then sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over and between the pancake halves in the baking dish.
- Make Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, and maple syrup until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the egg custard mixture evenly over the pancakes and sausage in the baking dish, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the casserole tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight to allow the pancakes to soak up the custard mixture.
- Preheat Oven: Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and take off the cover. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
- Bake: Bake the casserole uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the center is fully set and the top is lightly golden. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Serve: Let the casserole stand for 5 minutes after baking. Serve warm with additional maple syrup drizzled on top for extra sweetness.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream and milk for half-and-half for a lighter custard, though the texture may be less rich.
- Maple sausage adds a subtle sweetness; you can substitute with regular breakfast sausage if preferred.
- For best flavor, allow the casserole to soak overnight, but if short on time, let it sit for at least 1 hour before baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
- This recipe is great for feeding a crowd and can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximate)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
