One-Pot Pancakes & Sausage

Egg-free vegan Bisquick pancakes are light and fluffy.

Bisquick is one of the foods on PETA's Accidentally Vegan list!

Makes 10 pancakes and 16 sausages; Serves 5

• Light vegetable oil
• 1 (14 ounce) package Lightlife Gimme Lean Sausage
• 2 cups Heart Smart Bisquick (zero trans fat)*
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups plain or vanilla nondairy milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract, optional
• Maple syrup or topping of choice

*Or make homemade Bisquick: 2 cups flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or non-hydrogenated vegan margarine

On a lightly-oiled dish, divide sausage into 16 even sections. Using oiled hands, form into links or patties. Heat a large, lightly-oiled, nonstick skillet and brown sausages on all sides. Transfer sausages to a dish. Keep warm if desired in a 200-degree oven.

Meanwhile, combine Bisquick, 1 1/2 cup milk and extract (if using) in a bowl and mix until blended. Add milk as needed only until batter is of a pourable consistency. After sausages have been removed from skillet, drop pancake batter by 1/4-cup ladle. When bubbles have formed in the center and edges are stiff, flip pancakes and fry until golden brown. Transfer finished pancakes to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.

Serve 2 pancakes and 3 sausages per person, with maple syrup.