Pancake and Sausage Casserole

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of celery soup
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen pancake mix

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat. Drain off excess grease.
3. Add the bell peppers and onion to the skillet and cook until softened.
4. Stir in the mushroom soup, celery soup, tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
6. Stir in the sausage mixture.
7. Spread the pancake mix evenly over the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
8. Pour the egg mixture over the pancake mix.
9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 24 grams
• Carbohydrates: 56 grams
• Fat: 26 grams
• Cholesterol: 190 milligrams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and satisfying
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner
• Can be prepared ahead of time

User Comments:

• "This is a delicious and easy recipe. My family loves it!"
• "I've been making this casserole for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser."
• "The pancake mix adds a unique and flavorful twist."
• "I like to add some shredded cheese to the top of the casserole before baking."
• "This is a great way to use up leftover pancake mix."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to drain off the excess grease from the sausage before adding it to the casserole.
• If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking dish, you can use an 8x8 inch dish. Just reduce the baking time by 10-15 minutes.
• You can also use your favorite sausage or ground meat in this recipe.
• This casserole can be served with maple syrup, fruit compote, or your favorite egg dishes.