Description
Easy Pancake Casserole Recipe filled with fluffy pancakes, maple syrup, and crispy bacon. Quick, comforting, and perfect for brunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter, plus extra for greasing
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup maple syrup, divided
- 2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Baking Dish Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously butter a 9×13 inch baking dish, ensuring all corners and sides are well-coated. This prevents sticking and helps create those deliciously crispy edges everyone fights over in an Easy Pancake Casserole Recipe.
- Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. This even distribution of leavening agents ensures your casserole rises uniformly, creating that perfect fluffy texture.
- Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and ½ cup of the maple syrup until smooth and well incorporated. The careful balance of these ingredients creates that classic pancake flavor profile you love.
- Step 4: Create the Batter Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula just until combined. Remember, a few small lumps are perfectly fine! Your pancake casserole batter should be pourable but not too thin.
- Step 5: Assemble the Casserole Pour half the batter into your prepared baking dish. Scatter half of your berries (and nuts if using) evenly across the surface. Pour the remaining batter over top, then arrange the rest of the berries and nuts on the surface. For an extra touch of sweetness, drizzle 2 tablespoons of maple syrup over the top.
- Step 6: Bake to Perfection Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the casserole is puffed up and golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs. The edges should be slightly crispy while the center remains tender and custard-like.
- Step 7: Serve and Enjoy Allow the Easy Pancake Casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. This brief rest allows the casserole to set up properly. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve with the remaining maple syrup on the side for drizzling. Enjoy warm!
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg