Easy Pancake Casserole Maple (Print Version)

Fluffy golden casserole with maple syrup layers, ideal for breakfast or brunch.

# 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

# Recipe Steps:

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 together eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are acceptable.
05 - Pour batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
06 - Drizzle 1/2 cup maple syrup over the batter. Using a knife, gently swirl syrup through batter to create 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 in the center comes out clean.
09 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
10 - Dust with powdered sugar, slice into portions, and serve warm with additional maple syrup.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One pan, no flipping required—your arms stay rested and your stress stays low.
  • It feeds a crowd without making you feel like you're running a diner, and somehow tastes even better than stovetop pancakes.
  • The maple syrup swirled through the middle creates this surprise pocket of sweetness that just gets people talking.
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter is the biggest mistake—I learned this when I made the first batch thinking more stirring meant better results, and it came out tough and rubbery instead of fluffy.
  • The 5-minute rest after baking is not optional; it lets the casserole set up just enough to slice cleanly without falling apart into a beautiful mess.
03 -
  • Room-temperature eggs and milk blend more smoothly, which creates a silkier batter and a more tender final result.
  • The key to beautiful swirls is a gentle hand with the knife—aggressive marbling breaks up the batter structure and can make it dense.
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