Pancake Taco Bake
A whimsical brunch dish that combines fluffy pancakes with savory sausage, scrambled eggs, and cheesy goodness baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (if using plant-based sausage and egg substitutes)
Ingredients
- Pancakes (homemade or store-bought)
- Breakfast sausage (ground pork, turkey, or plant-based)
- Eggs
- Shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack/pepper jack)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare pancake batter and cook pancakes until golden.
- Cook the sausage in the same skillet until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as needed.
- Whisk the eggs, then scramble them in a non-stick skillet until fluffy; season with salt and pepper.
- Layer in a greased baking dish: pancake, sausage, scrambled eggs, and cheese. Repeat until ingredients are used, finishing with pancakes and cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzling with maple syrup or salsa.
Notes
Feel free to customize with veggies, different cheeses, or even fruit for a sweet twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: breakfast, pancake, brunch, bake, savory