Cook 1 lb of breakfast sausage and 1 lb of bacon. Drain the grease well from both and chop the bacon into small pieces.
In a large bowl mix together 4 cups of Pancake Mix following the directions on the box.
Add the shredded cheese, bacon, sausage, and maple syrup to the pancake mixture. Reserve some cheese, bacon, and sausage to add to the top if desired.
Stir well.
Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and add the pancake mixture to the dish.
Top with the reserved cheese, bacon, and sausage.
Bake at 375 degrees F for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
Brush the pancake breakfast casserole with melted butter if desired and top with maple syrup before serving.
