Best 5 Cinnamon Streusel Pancake Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful breakfast casserole that combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon streusel and fluffy pancakes. This recipe elevates your brunch game with a perfect blend of sweet and savory ingredients. Featuring a moist and tender pancake base, it's generously topped with a crunchy streusel made from oats, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. This casserole not only satisfies your sweet cravings but also provides a hearty start to your day. Whether you're hosting a special occasion brunch or simply looking for a unique breakfast treat, this cinnamon streusel pancake casserole is sure to impress. Along with the main recipe, this article also includes a gluten-free version, a vegan version, and a Dutch baby pancake recipe, catering to various dietary preferences and offering a variety of options for pancake lovers.

**Recipes:**

* **Cinnamon Streusel Pancake Casserole:** The classic recipe that combines fluffy pancakes with a crunchy streusel topping, perfect for a special occasion brunch.
* **Gluten-Free Cinnamon Streusel Pancake Casserole:** A delicious alternative for those with gluten sensitivities, using gluten-free flour to create a equally delightful casserole.
* **Vegan Cinnamon Streusel Pancake Casserole:** A plant-based version of the classic, using dairy-free milk and eggs, catering to vegan diets.
* **Dutch Baby Pancake:** A giant single pancake that's cooked in a skillet and topped with powdered sugar and lemon juice, offering a unique and impressive brunch option.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON STREUSEL PANCAKE CASSEROLE



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Switch up your weekend breakfast routine and bake this pancake casserole topped with a sweet cinnamon streusel.

Provided by Cindy Rahe

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Generously butter or spray with cooking spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, mash Streusel ingredients with fork until coarsely crumbly, with some larger chunks and finer pieces throughout. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In another medium bowl, mix dry pancake batter ingredients with whisk. In another medium bowl, beat wet pancake batter ingredients with whisk. Pour wet mixture into dry mixture; fold to combine. A few lumps in the batter are totally fine. Pour batter into pan; top with streusel.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

CINNAMON-PECAN PANCAKE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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You'll never look at a short stack the same way again! Say hello to this pancake casserole-layers of fluffy pancakes baked in a cinnamon-spiked custard. If you're short on time, use store-bought pancakes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as necessary and for greasing the baking dish
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons sugar
Kosher salt
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
7 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Butter an 8-inch-square baking dish; set aside. Put 3 tablespoons of the butter in a microwave-safe small bowl or liquid measure; microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute to melt the butter.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, 3 tablespoons of the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, 2 of the eggs and the melted butter. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Melt a little of the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the pan. Working in batches, pour the batter by 1/4 cupfuls into the skillet and cook until the bottoms are golden brown and small bubbles appear on the tops, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other sides, about 2 minutes. If the pancakes brown too quickly, reduce the heat to medium-low. Transfer the pancakes to a plate as finished. Repeat until all the batter is used, adding more butter to the skillet as necessary. (You should have at least 12 pancakes.)
  • Whisk together the half-and-half, vanilla, the remaining 5 eggs, the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, the cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
  • Shingle the pancakes in the prepared baking dish. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the pancakes. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours up to overnight to allow the pancakes to soak in the custard.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the plastic wrap from the casserole and bake until the custard is set and the center feels firm but springy, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.
  • Meanwhile, put the maple syrup and pecans in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until the syrup has reduced and thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • Pour the pecan-maple syrup over the casserole. Serve with extra maple syrup on the side.

CINNAMON STREUSEL PANCAKES



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For my mom, Du-pars was an iconic diner. The waitresses just looked SO AMERICAN. My mom felt like she was on Happy Days, waiting for Fonzie to walk in. Mom struggled with American food -- like, a Caesar Salad was exotic -- but with pancakes you can't go wrong. Du-pars' pancakes were her first comfort food in her new home. And we ended up making a ton of pancakes as a family.

Provided by Claire Thomas : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 to 12 pancakes, depending on size

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups buttermilk
3 large eggs, separated
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Vegetable oil, for the pan
Cinnamon Streusel, recipe follows
Melted clarified unsalted butter, for serving
Maple syrup, for serving
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of kosher salt
6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Steps:

  • Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Add the buttermilk and egg yolks to the flour mixture. Whisk together until everything is coated with the liquid.
  • Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter is golden brown. Pour the butter into the batter and whisk everything together just until all ingredients are incorporated. Let the batter sit on the counter for 30 minutes or overnight in the fridge to thicken and let the buttermilk work its magic.
  • Before cooking, in a small bowl, whisk the egg whites until fluffy and stiff. Fold the egg whites into the pancake batter.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes. Heavily grease the skillet with oil. Use a measuring cup to ladle about 1/3 cup batter per pancake into the skillet, being careful not to overcrowd the surface of the skillet. Sprinkle with some Cinnamon Streusel. Cook until bubbles form on the top of the pancakes and the bottoms are golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until the other sides are lightly browned. Serve hot with clarified butter and syrup.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  • Using your fingers or a food processor, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Mix in the butter until crumbly. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Break the mixture apart and mix the streusel. Let cool.

EASY OVERNIGHT PANCAKE CASSEROLE WITH STREUSEL TOPPING



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This easy overnight pancake casserole is a great option for a breakfast on Christmas morning! The pancakes absorb the custardy mixture, resulting in a bread pudding-like consistency. The crunchy streusel topping is a nice contrast. Serve with plenty of warm maple syrup and hot coffee or cold milk.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Casserole Recipes

Time 9h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (2 pound) package frozen pancakes (such as De Wafelbakkers®), cut in half
5 large eggs
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
¾ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup finely chopped pecans
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Prepare casserole: Prick each pancake half several times with a fork. Place in the prepared baking dish in 2 to 3 long rows, overlapping in a shingled formation.
  • Whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over the pancakes. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours, to overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare topping: Combine pecans, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Add butter and mix with a fork or your fingers until crumbly.
  • Remove pancakes from the refrigerator and uncover. Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and cooked throughout, about 55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 129.7 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 511.6 mg

OVERNIGHT PANCAKE CASSEROLE



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This Overnight Pancake Casserole combines fluffy buttermilk pancakes with a rich egg custard and crispy cinnamon streusel topping.

Provided by Courtney

Categories     Breakfast

Time 9h20m

Number Of Ingredients 22

Canola oil
2 1/2 cups flour
4 Tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs, separated
8 Tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup milk
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup flour
1 cup oats
½ cup chopped pecans
¾ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
8 Tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat a griddle over medium heat and cover with a thin layer of neutral oil. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, soda, and baking powder.
  • In another medium bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks, then whisk in the butter, buttermilk, and milk.
  • Add the buttermilk mixture to the dry mixture and stir gently until barely combined.
  • Add lightly beaten egg whites to the mixture and gently stir until a thick, lumpy bumpy batter forms. Stop before the batter smooths out. Lumpy batter is good!
  • Drop quarter cups of batter onto the preheated pan. Cook until bubbles start to appear on the exposed surface of the pancake. When bubbles appear, flip pancake and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until browned. Remove to a wire rack and allow to cool. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Grease a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Cut the pancakes in half (you should have around 20), and layer them cut side down in the pancake dish.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, and sugar. Pour evenly over the pancakes.
  • Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate pancakes overnight.
  • In the morning, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together the flour, oats, pecans (optional), brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour the melted butter over top and stir. Use your fingers to work the mixture until crumbs form. (Note: You can do this step the night before, and store it in a bowl in the refrigerator if you prefer.) Pour the crumbs evenly over the top and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crumbs are browned and center is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 calories, Carbohydrate 0 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, Sodium 0 grams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar

Tips:

  • For a crispier topping, use cold or frozen butter when making the streusel topping.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make the pancake casserole ahead of time, assemble the casserole and refrigerate it overnight. In the morning, bake it according to the recipe instructions.
  • Serve the pancake casserole with your favorite pancake toppings, such as butter, syrup, whipped cream, or fruit.

Conclusion:

The cinnamon streusel pancake casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's perfect for a crowd, and it can be made ahead of time. With its fluffy pancakes, creamy cinnamon filling, and crunchy streusel topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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