McGriddle Casserole is an easy to make breakfast casserole with little cleanup. Plus, its a great dish to make when you are serving a crowd!SWEET & SAVORY BREAKFAST CASSEROLEMcGriddle Casserole has all the flavors of a McDonalds McGriddle sandwich that you know and love. But, instead of in sandwich form, you can enjoy it even more when its an easy to make casserole! Its a little sweet and a little savory. The best blend of breakfast flavors. This is one that kids AND grownups love!FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, you can make prep this the day before and pop it in the oven to bake. It may need a few more minutes to cook since youre starting from cold. What is the best sausage to use? You can use ground sausage, but you can also use chopped-up sausage links or patties. Can I make the casserole dairy or gluten-free? Yep, just swap out the ingredients to your favorite, safe, gluten and dairy free ingredients. What can I serve with this casserole? You can serve the casserole with hash browns or/and fresh fruit.Its really a whole meal in one so you dont have to get fancy with it. How do I store leftover casserole? You can keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can freeze the casserole for up to 2 months. This is one of those casseroles that freezes so well. When making this if you plan to freeze some for later, just pop it in two, smaller 88-inch pans so you can enjoy one now and freeze the other after you bake it, for later. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)ground sausage the sausage adds a lot of flavor to the casserole.Any sausage except Italian sausage should work. I really like sage ground sausage for this recipe too. bacon I tested this a few different ways and we ended up like the one that had the bacon and the sausage together. However, you can just pick one if you prefer. You dont have to change anything else in the recipe. I do like using precooked bacon because it is much less messy and makes cleanup a breeze but you can cook up some bacon and crumble it up.complete pancake mix look for the kind that says just add water.watershredded cheddar cheese you can definitely switch up the cheese here. If you want more of a kick, try using pepper jack.real maple syrup or pancake syrup this can be real maple syrup or the thicker pancake syrup, it works with either one. Use what you love!softened butter the butter is the finishing touch to the casserole. You can use unsalted if you prefer.HOW TO MAKE MCGRIDDLE CASSEROLEPreheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly spray a 913-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.To a large skillet over medium heat, add the sausage. Cook and crumble until almost fully cooked (will still be a little pink.) Add the precooked bacon to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and sausage is fully cooked.Turn off heat and transfer the bacon and sausage to a paper towel-lined plate. Add the pancake mix and water to the bowl. Stir until combined.Add the bacon and sausage mixture, cheese, and maple syrup to the pancake mix. Gently stir until combined.Pour the mixture into the baking dish.Bake on the middle rack for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. NOTE: This does not get brown on top. You will know it is done when it is firm to the touch and an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Spread the butter on top and serve with syrup.Slice, serve and enjoy. CRAVING MORE RECIPES?McDonalds Egg McMuffinSausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast CasseroleStarbucks Egg BitesThe Best Breakfast PizzaFluffy Blueberry Pancakes PrintMcGriddle CasseroleA fluffy breakfast casserole with pancake mix, sausage, bacon and cheese. Course Breakfast, Brunch, Main CourseCuisine AmericanPrep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 40 minutes minutesTotal Time 50 minutes minutesServings 8Calories 445kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients1 pound ground breakfast sausage (I like the sage flavor)6 slices precooked bacon, cut into bite size pieces (optional)3 cups complete pancake mix (the kind that says 'just add water')2 cups water1 cups shredded cheddar cheese cup real maple syrup or pancake syrup2 Tablespoons softened butterreal maple syrup or pancake syrup (for serving)InstructionsPreheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly spray a 913-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.To a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 pound ground breakfast sausage. Cook and crumble until almost fully cooked (will still be a little pink.) Add 6 slices precooked bacon, cut into bite size pieces to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and sausage is fully cooked. Turn off heat and transfer the bacon and sausage to a paper towel-lined plate. Add 3 cups complete pancake mix and 2 cups water to the bowl. Stir until combined. Add the cooked bacon and sausage, 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese and cup real maple syrup or pancake syrup to the pancake mix. Gently stir until combined. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Bake on the middle rack for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. NOTE: This does not get brown on top. You will know it is done when it is firm to the touch and an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Spread 2 Tablespoons softened butter butter on top, then slice and serve with real maple syrup or pancake syrup. NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.NutritionCalories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 31g | Sodium: 873mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g