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Easy Zesty Lemon Blueberry Pancake Casserole Recipe for Perfect Brunch

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A bright and fresh pancake casserole infused with lemon zest and juice, studded with juicy blueberries, perfect for a quick and impressive brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250 g) pancake mix (e.g., Bisquick)
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) whole milk or preferred dairy/non-dairy milk
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 tbsp (60 g) butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups (225 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated sugar for topping
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish generously with butter.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together pancake mix, 1/4 cup sugar, and cinnamon if using.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined; some lumps are okay.
  5. Gently fold in blueberries using a spatula to avoid crushing them.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top lightly.
  7. Sprinkle 2 tbsp sugar evenly over the top.
  8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
  10. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh lemon slices or extra blueberries.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep it light and fluffy. Use fresh lemon zest and juice for best flavor. If edges brown too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Frozen blueberries should be added frozen to avoid sogginess. The casserole can be assembled the night before and baked fresh in the morning.

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