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Easy Cinnamon Streusel Pancake Casserole Bake

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A comforting and easy-to-make baked pancake casserole featuring cinnamon-spiced layers soaked in custard and topped with a crunchy streusel. Perfect for a quick, crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups milk (whole or 2%, or dairy-free almond milk)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • Pinch of salt (for streusel)
  • Optional add-ins: ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • Optional add-ins: ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Maple syrup or powdered sugar for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk 1 ¼ cups milk, 1 large egg, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined; lumps are okay. Avoid overmixing.
  5. If using, gently fold in blueberries or nuts now.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
  7. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add the cold, cubed butter.
  8. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or two forks until pea-sized crumbs form.
  9. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the pancake batter.
  10. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with maple syrup or powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid toughness. Keep butter cold for the streusel to ensure crumbly texture. Tent with foil if streusel browns too quickly. The casserole can be prepared the night before without the streusel topping and baked fresh in the morning.

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Keywords: cinnamon, streusel, pancake casserole, breakfast bake, easy breakfast, brunch, baked pancakes, comfort food

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