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Overnight Pancake Breakfast Bake

Overnight Pancake Breakfast Bake for Effortless Mornings

Enjoy an effortlessly delicious Overnight Pancake Breakfast Bake for a cozy and satisfying start to your day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Refrigeration Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pancake Base
  • 24 pieces Frozen Pancakes Your favorite store-bought or homemade ones
  • 6 large Eggs Beaten
For the Custard Mixture
  • 1.5 cups Whole Milk Regular milk can be a lighter substitute
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk Adds creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional for flavor
  • 3 teaspoons Sugar Can replace with brown sugar
  • 1 dash Nutmeg Cinnamon can be swapped in
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cups Flour Gluten-free flour is an option
  • 0.25 cups Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Freshly ground is preferable
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Melted

Equipment

  • casserole dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting 24 frozen pancakes in half. In a greased casserole dish, layer the pancake halves tightly with the rounded sides facing upwards.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large beaten eggs, followed by 1½ cups of whole milk and 1 cup of evaporated milk.
  3. To your egg-milk mixture, add 3 teaspoons of sugar, a dash of nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir well to dissolve.
  4. Carefully pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered pancakes in the casserole dish.
  5. Cover the casserole dish tightly with foil and refrigerate overnight for a minimum of 8 hours.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup of flour, ¼ cup of brown sugar, and additional cinnamon to taste.
  8. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter, then stir it into the flour mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
  9. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the top of your casserole. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Allow to cool slightly, then serve warm topped with fresh fruit or syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, use freshly ground spices and watch the doneness to avoid overcooking.

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