Breakfast for dinner brings me to a happy feel-good place in my soul. It’s so homey and comforting, like a big hug from the inside. Whenever I create a breakfast recipe, I always make it for dinnertime first, just to make sure it hits that sweet spot.
And that’s how my Flapjack Breakfast Bake came to be. I’m calling it “breakfast bake”, because it would make an impressive addition to a brunch or breakfast gathering, but let’s be honest. At my house, it’s all dinner all the time.
The hero ingredient is Krusteaz Light & Fluffy Buttermilk Pancake Mix which is delicious in pancake form of course, but part of the fun in being a Krusteaz ambassador is to think outside the box and create new ways to use Krusteaz baking mixes.
So I did.
In a big ole bowl, I mixed up some Krusteaz Light & Fluffy Buttermilk Pancake Mix, water and maple syrup, then stirred in lots of cooked and crumbled sausage and bacon. Yeah, baby.
Spoon half of that magic mixture into a baking pan.
Next you’ll add a layer of thinly sliced apples, and sprinkle them with cinnamon and brown sugar.
Top with the remaining pancake batter mix, and bake that beauty to a golden brown.
When it’s almost done, make some scrambled eggs and sprinkle them along with some shredded cheese over the top of the “cake”. Bake for about 5 more minutes to get the cheese all melty.
Be sure to reserve a little bacon to sprinkle on top too. (I totally forgot to do that on my photo day, of course.)
Cut and serve in squares and drizzle with maple syrup. It’s absolutely delicious!
You’ll find my recipe and oodles of other delicious ideas at the Krusteaz website. I hope you’ll take a look and get inspired!
Flapjack Breakfast Bake
Ingredients
- 3 cups Krusteaz Light & Fluffy Buttermilk Pancake Mix
- 8 oz. breakfast sausage cooked and crumbled
- 15 slices pre-cooked bacon about 13-15 slices pre-cooked bacon, cooked and chopped (reserve a small amount for topping)
- 1 medium Macintosh apple cored, peeled and sliced into 1/8" thick slices
- 1 ¼ cup water
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat an 11x7-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mix together Krusteaz pancake mix, water and maple syrup. Add sausage and bacon; mix in. Pour half of the batter mixture into baking pan.
- Layer the apple slices over the batter mixture. Sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar over the top of apples. Top with remaining batter.
- Bake 40-45 minutes until firm and golden brown. During the last 10 minutes of baking, scramble two eggs and set aside. Remove baking pan from oven. Sprinkle with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and leftover chopped bacon. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Cut into squares, and serve with warm maple syrup drizzled over the top.
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Raijean says
This looks so damn good, geez! Can you make one and send it to me.
Courtney says
Chris is going to go crazy when I make this for breakfast – DELISH!!!
Raijean says
This looks so good, I’m going to see what I can do.
Ty says
My husband’s off work tomorrow, so I might just make this for breakfast!
Donna says
I forgot o pin this so I could try it this weekend! I think it will make the perfect Sunday morning breakfast. 🙂
Rachel @RunningRachel says
Yummy! I am going to have to pin this for later! 🙂
Katie says
mmm! I love breakfast for dinner. Or lunch. Or breakfast. Or a snack. The combo of all these ingredients sounds awesome!
Jenn says
Bacon has been on my mind lately and this is just a fantastic vehicle for all my favorites.
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
Wow, what a great idea to combine all that yumminess! I’m sure just one or two pieces of this would be totally filling!
Grace | Life in an Island Paradise says
I will definitely try cooking this one.. My daughter loves having pancakes at morning.. this is one great alternative for cooking pancakes..
Grace | A Shutterbug's Lair says
Will definitely try cooking this one.. My daughter loves having pancakes on breakfast, this is another alternative of creating meals yummy and interesting..
Alexis AKA MOM says
OMGosh so yummy!!! I love this recipe will have to try for the boys 🙂
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
That sounds so yummy! Great idea, I’d like to try it!
Nichol says
Oh wow. Definitely outside the box. This is a recipe I would have never thought of. This looks absolutely DELICIOUS!
Danielle @ We Have It All says
Whooa! Now I’m one of those people who can’t mix food together but this looks amazing! I am SO going to make this!
Nile says
My grandma does something similar and I love it! Her’s doesn’t have as many ingredients, but it is actually all homemade. Thanks for sharing this!
Angela says
This flapjack breakfast bake looks delicious. I’ll have to make it soon.
Joanna Sormunen says
What a delicious breakfast idea! I would love to have someone making them for me in the morning 😉
noelle d says
That looks so good!
Right now is when I need your handy little printer to print this recipe for me 🙂
Christie says
Holy poop that looks delicious, Liz! I love bacon on anything too 🙂
Mellisa says
I haven’t had breakfast this morning yet and this recipe is calling my name. Sounds so good.
Amanda mcMahon says
Breakfast can hold variety, but I especially like that this is a nice twist on something I know my kids will eat.
Cam | Bibs and Baubles says
What a cool breakfast treat. My son would love!
Michelle says
Oh…my…goodness….. YUM
Arena says
This looks so yummy and easy to make!
Kait says
This looks delish!! Perfect for a carry in or hosting a brunch!
Buddy Garrett says
It looks delicious. It would be great for breakfast or for a quick dinner.
jeanae says
Oh, my goodness! I would bet that your family puts in a request for this for both breakfast, and dinner. WOW that looks good
Karly says
Oh man, delicious! I need this in my life!
Racquelle says
This looks amazing, I am definitely going to have to try this recipe out!!
Shannon Gosney says
I love Krusteaz Pancake Mix! This sounds like a yummy and unique breakfast recipe!
Lily Kwan says
This recipe looks very tasty. Thanks for sharing!
Rosanne says
Truthfully the ingredients don’t appeal to me but it might to someone else
Darlene Jones-Nelson says
Omg I do french Toast bakes all of the time and I freeze them for my husband he works 3 rd shift and it help to have them frozen cause some mornings he is hungry and other’s he is not! Thanks for sharing this recipe now I can make other things for him so he has a variety.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
We love, love, love breakfast for dinner! This looks like something my kids would eat, yeah!
Giveaways 4 Mom says
Oh wow, this looks delicious and simple enough to make.
debra p says
I love the idea of this out of the box breakfast. Sometimes it’s fun to have breakfast for dinner too. I might leave out the sausage but the rest looks incredible!
Donna L says
This recipe sounds and looks delicious and so easy to make!
Marina MommySnippets says
I love this idea! Looks yummy!
Cyndi @ MrsWrightWrites says
Wow, this looks amazing! I’ll have to try this.
Anne says
This looks delicious, I love breakfast for dinner.
Kathy Pease says
OOOH This looks really good and would be perfect for my family. I will have to give it a try I know they would love it 🙂
Liza @ Views From the 'Ville says
That just made my stomach growl. It has all my breakfast favorites, including bacon AND sausage. Definitely going to have to give this a try.
Singapore Mum Blog says
oh wow… I’ve never seen this before!! It looks fabulous!! I’m going to try this!
Natalie says
It has been so long since I had a hearty breakfast! This looks amazing!
Heather says
Oh my goodness this looks delicious. Pinning!
Hannah Staveley says
Looks amazing and right up my street .x
Rachel says
You had me until the eggs. With syrup. It looks incredible, not sure that it sounds good. I need to get more adventurous and try this.
Jenn says
Oh wow this has all of my favorite things, sweet and salty and cheesy!
Laura MyNewestAddiction says
I need this in my life. Right now.
Emily says
Seriously Liz I want to live in your head for a day! You are so creative with food!
Alexandra Young says
This looks really good! I bet that my husband would love it!
Regina says
Looks like a tasty dish and with simple ingredients. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
donna stewart says
This breakfast casserole sounds like it would be perfect for holiday, or the weekend, breakfasts. The only thing I would do different, is leave out the breakfast sausage. Yuck. But, then again, my family likes sausage. So, maybe leave me a little corner free of sausage.
Nolie says
My family would be all over this. Thanks for sharing.
Shasta says
Oh my that looks delicious.
Colleen says
That sounds amazing, and I too love breakfast for dinner. My favorite is pancakes so this would really hit the spot for me.
Lori says
OH MY GOSH!!!! I cannot wait… and I seriously mean I cannot wait to make this. I’m buying the ingredients and I’m making this as soon as I can. Thank you for sharing!
Carly Anderson says
This breakfast bake looks so delicious! I can’t wait to make it for my family. I know they’ll love it!
Yona says
This is really interesting because all I see right now is CAKE!!!
Raijean says
Now that looks delicious! I’m going to see if it looks as good as yours
Donna says
Okay, I picked up a box of Krusteaz pancake mix this afternoon and I’m making this! 🙂
Shell says
This looks delicious! I love breakfast for dinner.
Michelle says
I’m going to try this tomorrow morning. I already have all of the ingredients. 🙂
Elizabeth Towns says
Oh my goodness! You have totally made me want to go out and purchase every single thing needed to make this right away so I can create this loveliness. YUM!
Annie {Stowed Stuff} says
Looks delicious!! Must try this bake!
Rebecca Swenor says
Wow this sounds and looks so delicious indeed. I am for sure making this one. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Amber B says
What an interesting breakfast idea. It’s a way to break out of the rut we are in. I am always looking for new things to cook.
Angela S says
I wouldn’t have thought to put the eggs on top, but that totally works. This really sounds delish!
David Fultner says
This sounds good.I wish I had some right now.
Cynthia C says
This would be a nice addition to a brunch buffet.
Kathy says
Thats a great idea! I have a potluck breakfast coming up soon!
Lesley F says
This look delicious and I will have to try it!
Kimberly Grabinski says
Oh this sounds INCREDIBLE! I love breakfast any time of day!
Cathy French says
Great idea for breakfast for dinner I think. The apples are what really makes this good. Looking forward to trying out this recipe
Ann Bacciaglia says
This is such a great idea. My kids will love this for sure. I cant wait to try making this recipe.
Brandy says
I love this for a new breakfast idea with the kiddos. I would totally make this at least once a week. I Love it. Yummmmmmy! Appreciate you sharing a new recipe for breakfast 🙂
Stefani Tolson says
This sounds really good. I love that is has bacon! I enjoy breakfast for dinner at time too!
Maria Oller says
Ok it has bacon so it sounds perfect, and my husband would love something like this for breakfast, he is tired of the eggs bacon and toasts everyday.
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
That looks so yummy that my mouth watered. I am making that for sure!!
Cathy @ Our Mini Family says
This looks SO decadent! I would really enjoy this for breakfast today–I may head out to Safeway and buy the ingredients actually!
eliz frank says
That is one delicious looking recipe Liz! I’m stealing it and will make it sans the bacon.
Janeane Davis says
This looks really delicious. Breakfast for dinner is always a fun way to go.
Cindy Merrill says
Sounds lovely, but I would try shredded cheese blend, I like a little extra goo.
sandra davis says
This looks really delicious. I am sure that my family would love this. It has everything in it that they love. I cook breakfast for dinner more than I cook it for breakfast.
Crystal Green says
This looks really good. I would have never thought about doing this.
Hilesha O'Nan says
I have never had anything like that, but I love breakfast food!
The Chef's Wife | Anne @TheSatEvePot says
Ohh!! That does look and sound delicious …. pinning!!
Rosey says
It sure turned out nice looking. That’s a unique, fun way to make breakfast (or dinner for breakfast, as the case may be).
Crystal says
We have breakfast for dinner frequently. The kids love it!
Kristin says
Yeah, the bacon sold me. I can’t resist it!
Amber NElson says
NOw that looks really amazing. Would love to try!
Sarah L says
I like the addition of the apple slices. Looks so yummy.
Carly Anderson says
Oh my, this looks delicious! I know my family would love this as well.
Erica Brooks says
Looks delicious. It’s making me want pancakes and bacon right now. lol
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
Sweet good gravy! Very creative! That looks absolutely delicious!
Chrissy says
This looks so amazing and unique! I am so making this on a lazy Sunday 🙂
Shauna says
Oh my goodness, bacon and sausage and so much more. Not too much more you could ask for. Sounds delicous
Jen Temcio @ Dapperhouse says
This is absolutely the most delicious breakfast recipe I’ve ever seen. It’s pure genius to put all this breakfast goodness into one recipe.
Courtney says
Yesssss! This will be on the table Saturday morning. I don’t know where you came up with this, but GOOD JOB!
Veronica says
This is very original and imaginative!
Jennifer says
Holy moly! This is the most perfect breakfast food that’s ever been made in the history of breakfast!
Veronica says
that looks really nice. So fluffy! Not sure about the bacon though
Kori says
I do love breakfast for any meal and that looks absolutely delicious. I might have to give this a try sometime.
Ty says
Girl, you’re always coming up with some awesome ideas! I absolutely love this and I’m definitely going to make this, um, tomorrow,
Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says
Holy to the yumnesses!!! That looks so delish! You are a creative mama!!! I am coming to your house to have some, kay? 🙂
Pam says
I love breakfast for dinner also. This looks interesting and very filling. I will have to give it a try in the next couple of weeks. I think my family would enjoy it.
Margarita Ibbott (@DownshiftingPRO) says
That looks really good. I would love to make this on the weekend. Thanks.
Brett Martin says
This looks absolutely amazing! I love great breakfast recipes. I have to try this.
Kathy says
That looks delicious. What an interesting idea.
Stacie says
Oh man…
Everything I love. All.In. There!!
Brett says
Yeah, I could come over tomorrow if you’ve got left overs? I’ll bring coffee…??
April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says
Wow….that looks so good and would definitely be perfect for a brunch. Or breakfast for dinner….or, you know, any meal.
Theresa says
We like to have breakfast for dinner occasionally. This sound like an AWESOME recipe to serve up on one of those nights!
Barbara Montag says
This looks so good – it’d be great for our brunches!
Thanks for the recipe.
Jennifer H says
I have never heard of such a thing, but this sure sounds (and looks) delicious!
Donna says
What a creative and yummy breakfast idea! I’m making this… soon!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
This sounds awesome! What a great breakfast twist instead of boring cold cereal which is what i normally eat.
SHELLEY R ZUREK says
Now that is different. I wasn’t expecting the thickness with the pancake mix. Does it end up being dense like a biscuit to eat or fluffy like a pancake?
Jess Scull says
Ohhhh wow. That looks SO good! Breakfast food makes me so happy!
Dawn says
That is an AMAZING idea. All of those flavors are just so perfect for a dish like this. Love it!
Tamika says
OMG!!! What a cool way to get the little one’s cooking for their parent’s. I’m totally going to try this with my Girl Scouts during sleepover days. Thanks for sharing.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
I am drooling! That looks amazing – i so want this for breakfast tomorrow! I am pinning this!
Tammy says
That looks fantastic. Krusteaz is the only pancake/waffle mix I buy. My sister used their blueberry and lemon loaf mixes to make the desserts for our parents’ 50th Anniversary party and everyone thought they were great tasting.
Nina Say says
WHAT IS THIS MAGIC?! You’ve successfully combined my favorite parts of breakfast and now I’m drooling over here.
Nicole Dz says
Awesome breakfast dish that my kids would flip over, if anything this would bring them to the table quick. Looks so good!
Pam says
This sounds awesome! It would be perfect for brunch, or as a dinner for my breakfast-loving family.
Kristin says
Looks and sounds amazing. I make a similar dish my kids love. Just might change things up.
Paula Schuck says
Oh that looks so good! Definitely Pinterest worthy! I haven’t seen anything like this before and it’s just fun enough to get my kids eating.
Tonya C says
Krusteaz makes the best blueberry pancake mix. My kids & hubby love it and I love how easy their mixes are to make. Thanks for this fabulous idea for a product my family loves! May have to give this a try.
Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says
This looks and sounds yummy! I am totally a breakfast person and could eat it for ALL three meals!
Myrah - Coupon Mamacita says
This looks delicious. I would have never thought of using pancake mix like this, but it’s genius.
Mickey says
OOh, that looks so good! I’m definitely going to have to try it soon.
Deanna Ritz says
This looks really delicious! I made something similar to this not long ago and love the was the flavors went so well together. Thanks for sharing your recipe. 🙂
alissa says
That looks really tasty! I’ve been experimenting with different things at breakfast lately.
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
Oh my goodness, this looks so good! We have company that stays over a lot – this would be a perfect breakfast for company, for sure!
Jennifer B says
Wow this looks and sounds so good! My kids would just gobble this up!
Sarah Bailey says
Oh yum they look absolutely delicious – what a nice sounding breakfast. x
Janel says
I love trying something totally different for breakfast. This looks great!
Lavende says
Looks delicious! Perfect for the morning after a sleepover!
Harriet says
My kids use to love breakfast for dinner. Your recipe looks really good 🙂
Mary Ann says
Looks like a fun recipe. Never would of thought of that!
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
I love having pancakes for dinner! This looks amazing and I wonder if my family would eat it. I know I would!
Krystal says
I like having breakfast for dinner! It’s so good!
Cynthia C says
Sometimes it’s nice to serve something totally different and unexpected. Thanks for the idea.
becca says
Okay that looks so good. I am totally making this.
coolchillmom says
Ok so you are totally impressing me with this amazing twist
I am so ready to try it out!
Kristen @ kristenione says
Your photography is so good! And this recipe looks delicious and different than breakfast recipes you see. Can’t wait to try this one!
Theresa says
That breakfast bake looks really delicious. Definitely can tell it’s nice and fluffy. Good thing I just ate! Thanks for sharing printable recipe.
Mitch says
Honey, that looks like a delicious piece of cake to me! I would happily eat that anytime of the day or night, thank-you!
Mitch
Dee Mauser says
When it comes to cooking, I am always thinking outside the box. I prefer homemade over processed foods any day! You know what’s in it and its healthier — plus no GMO’s!
popcosmo says
OMG – decadence in every bite! This looks amazing!!! what a way to start the day 🙂
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
Wow. I have never seen a breakfast bake before. That’s a whole lot in one piece. How creative. Thanks for sharing.
Penelope Guzman says
Woah, you are a culinary genius! What a great idea for a meal, I’m so inspired! And baking for breakfast sounds awesome 🙂
Lavende says
Oh yum! What a cool idea to make pancakes into a bake! Thanks for sharing, love it!
Amber says
This sounds and looks really good, something I never would have thought of
Stacey - Travel Blogger says
That’s amazing. That is absolutely the most perfect breakfast food ever. Every single bite has everything in it!
Holly Thomas says
That looks so good, it would be perfect for brunch!
Marcie W. says
This looks so unique and delicious. I especially like the addition of cheddar cheese and apples. We love indulgent breakfast dishes for weekend mornings and this recipe is perfect!
Yonca says
Such a great recipe, Liz! Looks very tasty! I make breakfast for dinner at least once a week. Happy Friday!
Dominique says
This looks so good! I love easy bakes for breakfast. so do my kids!
Samantha Angell says
Breakfast for dinner is the best! That certainly looks like a great recipe, and combines a ton of different food groups!
maria @ close to home says
this is a unique recipe, never imagined apples in it. Love for you to share it on our Friday frenzy recipe and craft party live now. http://www.stayingclosetohome.com/fall-recipes-and-fall-crafts-9-26.html
Meagan says
Yes! I love the combo of bacon mingling with syrup. My daughter started kinder and we need all the easy breakfast options we can find, thanks!
Crystal says
My kids love pancake morning on the weekends, but I’d love to mix it up on them a little. Everyone would be drooling over this! I love the hidden surprise with the apple layer. Yum!
Kungphoo says
Wow i like this.. it looks better then traditional flapjacks for sure and more filling!
Bernadette C @Aimless Moments says
Love this! Simple but something everyone would like. 🙂
Chasing Joy says
Sounds yummy. I am all about the bacon, sausage, and apples.
Savannah miller says
Okay this would be perfect for my house! My hubby is the pancake eater and I like eggs! Now we could easily have both in 1. I like that the pancakes are baked, when I make them on the stove I have a bad habit of flipping them to late!
Franc Ramon says
The flapjack looks really tasty. Your instruction is also easy to follow even for a baking noob like me.
Of Coffee and Crackers says
what a way to make my mouth waters like this!! ughhhh.. i love reading posts like this! makes me want to bake and eat!
Miranda Hume says
What a great idea, you a very creative. I will give this a try, pinning it now.
Scott says
Liz, I’m moving in. I don’t have the time to make fancy breakfasts, but I see where I can get some!
Michelle Mork says
I never would have thought of putting those ingredients together! It’d definitely be a nice change of pace for a breakfast bake. Saving to my recipes!
Rubbie Anne Abad says
It really looks so yummy! Might try this!
Dana Rodriguez says
This sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing..I am def going to make this 🙂
Carlee C says
OK, I have to admit that you are making me hungry. That looks so good.
Nikki says
I am super weird about certain foods touching, but that looks so good I would actually give it a try! Very “outside the box” idea! I can’t wait to see what else you come up with!
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
Wow this is really creative, its has ingredients that I love, I’m sure this would be quite delicious.
Maggie C says
My kids would go crazy over this – pancakes AND bacon!
Athena says
My husband and daughter would love this! I am not sure that my son or I would since we don’t eat sausage or bacon but they definitely would. I will have to make it for them!
Kelli A says
This is one of those moments where I go.. “Why didn’t I ever think of this!!” I LOVE THIS recipe idea! Definitely going to be trying this soon.
Marina says
That looks so good. I’m not a huge fan of bacon (shocking, right?) so I just may skip that bit.
Lisa Brown says
wow, that is some nice and tasty looking breakfast; i want to try it 🙂
brian miller says
dang this sounds so good….printing it now so that T (and i) can make it….
Mally says
Genius!
Michele says
I still have not seen Kristeaz in the stores I shop-but I will keep looking. I may end up attempting to purchase on line. I love breakfast for dinner and this recipe looks to be very tasty and good!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
That would go over BIG with my boys! And my husband. And me. LOL. It is something we’d all enjoy seconds and thirds of!
xmasdolly says
So tell me how do you think it would taste without the bacon. My stomach says no to that. Anyway I have a Recipe Linky every Friday. Won’t you share your recipe with my readers too? Hope so. Have a great weekend. I’m sure hubby would like this. Maybe I can make a small one for him. 🙂
Gabrielle Lynn O'Brien says
I never would have thought up a breakfast like this. Wow, this just looks amazing. I am saving this for the weekend!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
The weekend is when I make big breakfasts, too! More time = better breakfasts.
Tough Cookie Mommy says
These look delicious and they contain some of my favorite ingredients. My family would love them for breakfast.
Lesley says
WOW! That looks simply amazing! I would totally eat that in a heartbeat! It’s like a breakfast buffet in one-dish! Great idea, I’m going to share this with my mom because she needs to make it for me. LOL