This incredible stacked sausage and cheese pancake creation with melty cheese pull, butter, and syrup. This high-protein, low-carb version turns a fun breakfast idea into a satisfying, filling meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Gooey melted cheese and savory sausage inside golden pancakes exactly like your photo
- Extremely high protein from sausage, cheese, and protein powder
- Sweet and savory combo with butter and sugar-free syrup
- Easy to make and family-friendly
- Perfect low-carb weekend breakfast or brunch
Ingredients (Serves 2–3 / Makes 6 pancakes)
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (sugar-free)
- 1 cup (100g) almond flour
- ⅓ cup (35g) unflavored or vanilla whey protein powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 6–8 slices cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- Butter and sugar-free maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Cook sausage in a skillet, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add eggs and almond milk. Mix until smooth batter forms.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook pancakes (¼ cup batter each) until golden, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Assemble stacks: pancake + cheese slice + sausage crumbles + another pancake. Repeat for tall stacks.
- Top with a pat of butter and drizzle generously with sugar-free syrup. Serve immediately while cheese is melty.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving – 2 stacks)
- Calories: ~520
- Protein: 42g (high)
- Total Carbs: 9g
- Net Carbs: 6g
- Fat: 38g
