Easy Pancake Casserole Maple (Printable)

Fluffy, golden pancake casserole drizzled with sweet maple syrup for a delightful breakfast or brunch.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 cups whole milk
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings

10 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
11 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
12 - Powdered sugar for dusting, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing; some lumps are acceptable.
05 - Pour batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
06 - Drizzle 1/2 cup maple syrup over the batter. Use a knife to gently swirl the syrup through the batter creating a marbled pattern.
07 - Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the top if desired.
08 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve warm with additional maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No flipping required – bake everything at once and serve directly from the dish
  • Feeds a crowd with minimal effort, perfect for family gatherings or overnight guests
  • The maple syrup swirl creates beautiful marbled patterns and pockets of sweetness in every bite
  • Ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish
  • Easily customizable with your favorite mix-ins like berries, chocolate chips, or nuts
02 -
  • Use pure maple syrup rather than pancake syrup for the best authentic flavor and natural sweetness
  • Let the casserole cool for the full 5 minutes before slicing – this helps it set and makes cleaner cuts
  • Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs
  • Grease your baking dish generously to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving
  • This casserole can be assembled the night before (without the syrup swirl), covered, and refrigerated; add the maple swirl and bake in the morning, adding 5 extra minutes to the baking time
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