Heavenly Pancake Sausage Bake

This heavenly pancake sausage bake is a comforting all-in-one dish that brings together fluffy oven-baked pancakes and juicy sausages in a golden, savoury bake. The texture is light and tender with crisp edges, while the flavour is rich, buttery, and gently seasoned. It is an easy, family-friendly recipe that suits both breakfast and supper. From start to finish, it is ready in about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

For the sausages

• 8 pork sausages
• 1 tbsp sunflower oil

For the pancake batter

• 125g plain flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 large eggs
• 300ml whole milk
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• A pinch of salt

To finish

• 1 tbsp butter, for greasing
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Chopped parsley, optional

How to Make Heavenly Pancake Sausage Bake

• Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 200°C or 180°C fan. Place a shelf in the middle of the oven so the bake cooks evenly and colours nicely.
• Brown the sausages: Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the sausages over medium heat until lightly golden on all sides. They do not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
• Prepare the dish: Generously butter a rectangular baking dish, about 23 x 30cm. Arrange the sausages evenly in the dish.
• Mix the batter: Put the flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Make a well in the centre, add the eggs, then gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
• Assemble: Carefully pour the pancake batter over the sausages, making sure it spreads evenly around them.
• Bake: Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until puffed, golden, and set in the centre.
• Rest and finish: Remove from the oven and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Season with black pepper and sprinkle with parsley if using.

Tips

How do I stop the pancake from sinking?

Make sure the oven is fully preheated and avoid opening the door during baking. The heat helps the batter rise and set properly.

Can I make this lighter?

You can use reduced-fat milk and good-quality lean sausages. The texture will still be soft and satisfying.

Why is my bake uneven?

Arrange the sausages evenly in the dish and pour the batter slowly so it settles around them without trapping air pockets.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with onion gravy for a classic touch
• Add steamed green beans or peas on the side
• Enjoy with mustard or tomato chutney

Storage

Room temperature

Keep covered and consume within 4 hours of baking.

Refrigerator

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.

Freezing

Freeze portions once cooled for up to 1 month. Defrost overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 32g
• Protein: 18g
• Fat: 25g
• Saturated fat: 9g
• Sodium: 780mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients used.

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