Blueberry Buttermilk Pancake Casserole
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancake Casserole is a fluffy, moist breakfast casserole combining classic pancake flavors with fresh blueberries. This easy, bake-and-forget dish is perfect for busy mornings or brunch gatherings, delivering a sweet, indulgent start with minimal effort and customizable variations.
- Author: Judy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- Additional butter pats or sugar for topping (optional)
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract, then gently mix the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined—lumpy batter is ideal for fluffy pancakes.
- Fold in the blueberries: Carefully fold fresh blueberries into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking, to avoid turning the batter blue.
- Assemble the casserole: Grease a baking dish and pour the batter in, spreading it out evenly. For extra flavor, dot the top with small butter pats or sprinkle sugar for a caramelized crust.
- Bake to perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 35 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the casserole cool slightly to set, then slice into squares or scoop with a serving spoon. Drizzle with maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for best texture and flavor; frozen blueberries should be thawed and drained.
- Do not over-mix the batter; keep some lumps for fluffiness.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help batter combine smoothly and bake evenly.
- Check the casserole at 35 minutes to avoid over-browning as oven times can vary.
- Let the casserole rest a few minutes after baking for easier slicing and enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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