Jennifer Causey
Pancakes are a classic family favorite. Unfortunately, they’re usually luke warm by the time they make it to the table or, the unlucky chef ends up flipping flapjacks all morning while everyone else lingers over each fresh new batch. Well, we’ve solved your Saturday-morning dilemma once and for all. Our Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole can be made up to a night ahead and popped in the oven while the first pot of coffee brews away.
How to Make It
Step 1
Prepare the Pancakes: Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 2 teaspoons sugar in a large bowl. Whisk together buttermilk and 2 eggs in a separate bowl; slowly stir into flour mixture. Gently stir in 1/4 cup melted butter. (Batter will be lumpy.) Let stand 5 minutes.
Step 2
Heat a nonstick griddle over medium-high. When hot, lightly coat with butter. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle; cook until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter to make about 20 pancakes.
Step 3
Prepare the Casserole: Cut each pancake in half. Lightly grease an 11- x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Stand pancake halves, cut side down, in 2 rows, starting at 1 short end of prepared baking dish, filling dish completely. (Pancake edges will overlap slightly.)
Step 4
Whisk together cream, milk, 6 eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl. Slowly pour mixture over pancakes. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
Step 5
Preheat oven to 350°F. Uncover casserole; top evenly with blueberries. Bake in preheated oven until center is set, 50 to 55 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
Step 6
Heat maple syrup and butter in a small pan over low heat until heated through and butter is melted. Drizzle 1/4 cup syrup mixture over casserole and serve remaining syrup on the side.
Chef's Notes
Total cook time includes 8 hours chilling.
