Pancake Sausage Breakfast Bake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 lb turkey breakfast sausage
02 - 2 cups pancake mix
03 - 1 cup milk
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - ½ tsp ground cinnamon
07 - ¼ cup maple syrup
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 2 tbsp melted butter
10 - Cooking spray

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it into small pieces. Drain any excess fat.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together pancake mix, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and maple syrup until the batter is smooth.
04 - Add the cooked sausage and shredded cheese (if using) to the batter and stir to combine.
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and drizzle the melted butter evenly on top.
06 - Place in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Let it cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with extra maple syrup if desired.