This Ultimate Breakfast Lasagna is a delicious layered casserole combining fluffy pancakes, savory sausage, and melted cheese, baked to golden perfection and drizzled with maple syrup for a delightful breakfast treat.
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Ingredients
Breakfast Lasagna Layers
2 cups pancake mix
1 lb breakfast sausage links
4 large eggs
2 cups whole milk or almond milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella
Topping
1/2 cup maple syrup
Preparation
Non-stick baking spray
Instructions
Cook the Sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the breakfast sausage links until they are golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare Pancake Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together pancake mix, eggs, and milk until the batter is smooth and pourable but still thick enough to hold shape.
Preheat the Oven and Grease Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a baking dish thoroughly with non-stick baking spray to prevent sticking.
Assemble First Layer: Pour half of the pancake batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Spread half of the sliced sausage over the batter and then sprinkle half of the shredded cheese on top.
Assemble Second Layer: Pour the remaining pancake batter over the first layer, then add the remaining sausage slices and top with the remaining cheese. Pour any leftover batter over the top layer to complete the assembly.
Bake: Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the lasagna is cooked through and fragrant.
Serve: Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then drizzle generously with maple syrup before serving warm.
Notes
Use almond milk as a dairy-free alternative to whole milk.
Cheddar cheese provides a sharp flavor while mozzarella offers a milder melt; choose based on preference.
Ensure sausage is fully cooked before layering to avoid undercooked meat in the casserole.
Let the casserole cool slightly before slicing to help it set and hold its shape.
For extra flavor, add herbs like chives or parsley in the cheese layers.
