Million Dollar McGriddle Breakfast Casserole

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound sage-flavored breakfast sausage

1 cup Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix

2 large eggs

3/4 cup milk

1/2 cup cottage cheese

1/3 cup maple syrup (plus more for serving)

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan and set aside.

Add the sage breakfast sausage to a skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.

In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 eggs, 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste.

Add 1 cup Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix and stir just until combined.

Fold in the cooked sausage and 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, making sure everything is evenly distributed.

Pour the batter into the prepared 8x8-inch baking pan and spread it into an even layer.

Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes, then slice into squares and serve warm with extra maple syrup drizzled over the top.