Whether you’re hosting the next brunch bash or you’re simply craving something sweet as the sun rises, this Pancake Casserole will make you excited to start another day! The beloved, fluffy, golden breakfast staple is cut into slices and sprinkled with salty, crispy bacon crumbles and melty cheese for the ultimate sweet and salty concoction. And of course, you can never forget the drizzle of the thick and rich maple syrup to add even more sweetness. Pancake Casserole will make your day feel like everything has already fallen into place… and who doesn’t love that sensation first thing in the morning?!
Ingredients
- 2 cups baking mix, such as Bisquickâ„¢
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 cup milk
- 5 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more, to taste, for serving
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
- 12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Step 3 –Mix the baking mix, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, the milk, the maple syrup, the eggs, and the sugar together in a bowl and then pour it into the prepared pan.
Step 4 –Bake the casserole until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20-25 minutes.
Step 5 –Top the casserole with the bacon and the remaining cheddar cheese and bake until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
Step 6 –Transfer the casserole from the oven and serve with the extra maple syrup.