Description
Pumpkin Sausage Pancakes are a savory-sweet twist on classic pancakes! Fluffy pumpkin-spiced pancakes layered with hearty sausage crumbles make this the ultimate cozy breakfast or brunch idea for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- Maple syrup and butter for serving
Instructions
- Cook sausage: In a skillet, cook sausage until browned and crumbled. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine: Stir wet mixture into dry ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in cooked sausage.
- Cook pancakes: Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat, grease lightly, and pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and fluffy.
- Serve: Top with butter and maple syrup, and enjoy warm.
Notes
These pancakes can be made ahead and frozen for a quick breakfast. Try swapping sausage for bacon or turkey sausage for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop, Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pumpkin pancakes, sausage pancakes, savory pumpkin breakfast, fall brunch recipe