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Cozy Pancake Casserole Bake Recipe with Easy Maple Cinnamon Butter

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A comforting and easy breakfast casserole made by layering pancakes with a custardy egg mixture and topped with a luscious maple cinnamon butter. Perfect for busy mornings or relaxed weekends.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups homemade or store-bought pancakes (about 8 pancakes, roughly 200g) — day-old or fresh works fine
  • 1 cup whole milk (240ml)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (60ml)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: chopped pecans or walnuts, fresh berries or sliced bananas

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Tear or cut your pancakes into roughly 2-inch pieces and evenly spread them in the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk (240ml), 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined and smooth.
  4. Pour the custard evenly over the pancakes and gently press down with a spatula so the pancakes soak up the liquid. Let it sit for about 5 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter (113g), 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (60ml), 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cream until smooth and well blended.
  6. Dot the maple cinnamon butter evenly over the soaked pancakes.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the casserole puffs up slightly and turns golden on top. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
  9. Optional: Sprinkle chopped nuts or fresh fruit on top before serving.

Notes

[‘Use day-old pancakes for better custard absorption without mushiness.’, ‘Let the custard soak into the pancakes for about 5 minutes before baking.’, ‘If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking.’, ‘Softened butter blends best with maple syrup and cinnamon for the butter topping.’, ‘Let eggs come to room temperature for a smoother custard.’, ‘Reheat leftovers in the oven at 325°F for best texture; avoid microwaving.’]

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Keywords: pancake casserole, breakfast casserole, maple cinnamon butter, easy brunch recipe, comfort food breakfast

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