Harry Brook
Pancake casserole is a simple and entertaining method of eating pancakes without being at the stove and flipping them individually. It combines all that you like about fluffy pancakes and bakes it into a single, warm, and comforting dish. This is a good breakfast dish to make when in a hurry in the morning or the brunch on weekends or when a large number of people need to be fed with minimal effort. Rather than cooking the pancakes individually, one puts the mixture in a baking dish and bakes it in the oven. The dish is a tender, golden pancake which may be cut and served as a casserole. It is easy, comfortable, and suitable to children and adults.
Ingredients You Will Need
In order to prepare pancake casserole, you need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tablespoon melted oil or butter.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional add-ins
- 1 cup fresh or frozen berries
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup sliced bananas
- ¼ cup chopped nuts
For serving
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Butter
Pancake Casserole Recipe
Step 1: Heat the oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
Step 2: Mix dry ingredients
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a big bowl.
Step 3: Mix wet ingredients
Whisk the vanilla extract, milk, eggs and melted butter in another bowl.
Step 4: Make the batter
Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Combine thoroughly and stir gently. Small lumps are fine. Do not overmix.
Step 5: Add extras
When you are using berries or chocolate chips or banana, or nuts, carefully fold them into the batter.
Step 6: Bake
Add the batter to the prepared baking dish and pour out evenly. Bake 25 -30 minutes, until golden at the top, set in the center.
Step 7: Cool slightly and serve
Allow the casserole to cool or roughly 5 minutes. Cut into squares and serve hot.
Different Flavors
Blueberry pancake casserole:
Fresh or frozen blueberries should be added.
Chocolate chips version:
Chocolate chips are used to make the breakfast sweeter.
Banana nut style:
Bananas and chopped walnuts.
Cinnamon swirl:
Scatter cinnamon sugar over prior to baking.
Helpful Tips
One should not overmix the batter or the casserole will be thick.
Directly ice-cream without thawing is possible.
Have a look at the center using a toothpick; it must come out pretty clean.
Loosely covered with foil in case the top is browning too quickly.
Serving Ideas
Sprinkle with maple syrup or honey.
Dust with powdered sugar.
It should be served with fresh fruit or yogurt.
A dollop of whipped cream will be a nice addition to a brunch.
Make-Ahead and Storage
One can prepare the batter overnight and keep it in the refrigerator. Bake fresh in the morning. Up to 3 days, leftovers can be kept in a refrigerator using an airtight container. Bake again, in the microwave or the oven.
Standardized Approximation of Nutrition (Per Serving)
Calories: 320
Protein: 8 g
Sodium: 480 mg
It can be topped off with add-ins and vary in values.
Frequently Asked Questions
Would it be possible to use pancake mix?
Yes. Make the batter as the package instructions state then bake it.
Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes. Substitute butter with plant based milk and oil.
How do I know it’s done?
The head must be gold and the middle fully fixed.
Is it possible to freeze pancake casserole?
Yes. Keep in freeze and reheat when you are ready to eat.
Final Thoughts
Pancake casserole is a simple and comfortable version of making pancakes with fewer efforts. It is delicate, airy and can be tailored with your preferred tastes. This baked pancake dish is bound to be a family favorite whether taken as breakfast, brunch or even as a dessert.
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