Blueberry Buttermilk Pancake Casserole: The Ultimate Breakfast Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast comfort food with this Blueberry Buttermilk Pancake Casserole. Layers of fluffy pancake batter and a sweet-tart blueberry filling come together in a delightful twist on classic pancakes, perfect for feeding a crowd or a special weekend treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Blueberry Filling:
- 4 cups fresh blueberries, divided
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- Maple syrup
- Whipped cream
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Blueberry Filling: In a saucepan, cook 3 cups of blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice until simmering. Add cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened. Stir in remaining blueberries. Set aside.
- Make the Pancake Batter: Whisk dry ingredients, then whisk wet ingredients. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
- Assemble the Casserole: Preheat oven, grease baking dish, layer half of the batter, blueberry filling, then the remaining batter.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes.
- Prepare the Glaze (Optional): Whisk powdered sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Serve: Let cool, drizzle with glaze, and serve warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, and mint leaves.
Notes
- You can make the blueberry filling ahead of time for easier assembly.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar to the blueberry filling.
- Feel free to customize the glaze with lemon zest or a dash of cinnamon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Blueberry Buttermilk Pancake Casserole, Breakfast Casserole, Pancake Recipe, Blueberry Recipe
