Fluffy Pancake Casserole Maple (Printable)

Golden-baked pancake layers with maple syrup and nuts, ideal for satisfying breakfast moments.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
02 - In a large 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 well blended.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are acceptable.
05 - Transfer batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
06 - Drizzle 1/2 cup maple syrup over the batter and use a knife to gently swirl through for a marbled effect.
07 - Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the top if desired.
08 - Bake for 28-32 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in 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 -
  • It feeds a crowd without requiring you to stand at the stove, which means you can actually sit and enjoy your guests.
  • The maple syrup swirl creates those sweet pockets of flavor that make every bite feel intentional.
  • You can throw in whatever mix-ins are lurking in your fridge and nobody will know the difference.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time or your slices will fall apart; five minutes makes all the difference between neat squares and scrambled casserole.
  • Room temperature or slightly warmed milk helps the batter come together smoother and prevents lumps from forming.
03 -
  • If your baking dish is dark or metal, reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees to prevent over-browning on the edges.
  • Mix your dry ingredients the night before and store them in a sealed container so morning assembly is even faster.
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