Description
A cozy and hearty breakfast bake combining fluffy pancake layers, savory chicken sausage, cheddar cheese, and a touch of maple syrup for sweet-savory balance.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 lb chicken sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pancake mix, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Layer with half of the crumbled sausage and half the cheddar cheese.
- Pour the remaining batter on top, then add the rest of the sausage and cheese.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly, then slice and serve with extra maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Use fully cooked chicken sausage for best results.
- Swap in turkey or pork sausage if preferred.
- Can be prepped the night before and baked in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
