Description
Breakfast lovers will adore this blueberry buttermilk pancake casserole packed with rich, comforting flavors. Simple ingredients create a delightful morning dish that invites you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 ⅔ cups blueberries
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 4 tbsps (59 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsps pure vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tsps finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 tbsps (59 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup flour
- 3 tbsps light brown sugar
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepareation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Crumb Topping Creation: In a medium bowl, blend flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Incorporate melted butter until the mixture forms coarse, sandy crumbs. Refrigerate the topping to allow flavors to meld and texture to firm.
- Pancake Batter Foundation: Whisk flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. In a separate vessel, combine eggs, buttermilk, whole milk, melted butter, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and integrated.
- Batter Assembly: Gently fold wet ingredients into dry components, maintaining a slightly lumpy consistency to ensure tender pancakes. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough texture.
- Casserole Construction: Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer. Scatter fresh blueberries across the surface, ensuring uniform distribution. Extract the chilled crumb topping and sprinkle generously over the blueberry-studded batter.
- Baking Performance: Position the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes. Look for a golden-brown surface and confirm doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Serving Finale: Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes post-baking. Drizzle with pure maple syrup and serve warm, presenting a luxurious breakfast centerpiece that combines the comfort of pancakes with the elegance of a baked casserole.
Notes
- Buttermilk Freshness Check: Use fresh buttermilk within its expiration date for optimal pancake texture and tanginess.
- Blueberry Distribution Tip: Gently press blueberries into batter to prevent sinking and ensure even berry placement throughout the casserole.
- Batter Mixing Technique: Avoid overmixing the batter; lumpy consistency creates tender, fluffy pancakes with a perfect texture.
- Crumb Topping Chill Hack: Refrigerating the crumb topping helps it maintain a crisp, crunchy texture when baked on top of the casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg