Pancake Sausage Casserole

Ingredients
• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 2 cups pancake mix
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1–2 tbsp maple syrup mixed into the batter (optional but highly recommended)
• Extra maple syrup for serving

Optional: sprinkle cinnamon for a warm twist

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.

2. Cook sausage until browned and crumbled. Drain extra grease.

3. In a bowl, whisk pancake mix, milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth.

4. Spread cooked sausage evenly in the baking dish.

5. Pour pancake batter over the sausage. Give the pan a little shake to settle everything.

6. Bake 25–30 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Slice and serve warm with a glorious river of maple syrup.