Maple Apple Cheddar Sausage Pancake Bake

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: servings

Calories: 317kcal

Author: Lauren

This Maple Apple Cheddar Sausage Pancake Bake is the ultimate sweet-and-savory breakfast! Fluffy pancakes are baked with juicy apples, savory sausage, melty cheddar cheese, and a touch of maple syrup for the perfect fall breakfast!

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Ingredients

16 oz. turkey breakfast sausage
1 large Honeycrisp apple (200g) finely diced
1/2 tsp. rubbed sage
2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup (30g) divided
3 cups Kodiak Cakes Buttermilk Power Cakes Mix (378g)
1 tsp. baking powder
2 cups water (480g)
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (56g)
Optional for serving: butter + maple or sugar-free pancake syrup

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Add sausage to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Add the diced apple to the same skillet. Sprinkle with sage and cook for 3–4 minutes, just until it starts to soften but still has some bite.
Add 1 Tbsp maple syrup to the apples and cook for another 30–60 seconds, until the apples are lightly glazed. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, whisk together pancake mix and baking powder. Add water and remaining 1 Tbsp maple syrup and stir just until combined. Don't overmix.
Pour pancake batter into the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle sausage and maple-sage apples evenly over the batter. Sprinkle cheddar over the top.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the pancake portion comes out clean.
Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing into 8 servings. Serve warm with a little butter and maple syrup.

Notes

Store: Let the pancake bake cool completely, then cover tightly or transfer individual portions to airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

To reheat: Microwave individual portions for 30–60 seconds, or until warmed through. You can also reheat them in a 350°F oven until hot.

Freezer: Once cooled, slice into individual portions and wrap each piece tightly in plastic wrap or place in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 2–3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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