Blueberry Sausage Pancake Bake (Print Version)

Savory sausage and fresh blueberries blend in a fluffy, oven-baked pancake dish topped with butter and maple syrup.

# Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients

01 - 4 cups pancake mix

Liquids

02 - 3 cups water
03 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, plus extra for topping

Protein

04 - 1 lb breakfast sausage, browned and drained

Produce

05 - 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Toppings

06 - Pats of butter for topping

# Instructions:

01 - Brown 1 lb of breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups pancake mix with 3 cups water according to the pancake mix package instructions. Stir in the browned sausage, fresh blueberries, and 1/3 cup maple syrup until evenly distributed. Optionally, reserve a small amount of sausage and blueberries for topping.
03 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Transfer the pancake mixture into the dish. Evenly top with the reserved sausage and blueberries if set aside. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for approximately 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
04 - Remove from oven and top individual servings with a pat of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Follow the pancake mix package directions precisely for optimal batter consistency.