# Dinner-Inspired Breakfast Dishes The Pancake Lasagna is a Layered Morning Meal By Meghan Young | Published 2013-12-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancake-lasagna References: [yumsugar](http://www.yumsugar.com/Pancake-Lasagna-Chef-Eric-Greenspan-32787837) & [theroofonwilshire](http://theroofonwilshire.com/chef/) If there was ever a time to indulge in food, it would be the [holiday season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-peppermint-bark-pancakes); a good way to start the binge eating festivities is with the Pancake Lasagna. A breakfast dish inspired by dinner, the Pancake Lasagna is just what it sounds like and more. It is essentially a meal that has been made to look like lasagna, complete with a variety of layers, but doesn't taste like one. Conceived by chef Eric Greenspan, the Pancake Lasagna holds a lot more than pancakes. Between that staple, which basically holds everything together with the help of the key ingredient, the [maple vegetable sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bacon-pancakes), is [smoked bacon, sausage links](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-sausage-breakfast-chimichanga), cheddar cheese and scrambled egg. Served with maple syrup, the Pancake Lasagna is insane. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dinner-inspired Breakfasts:** Incorporating dinner flavors and ingredients into breakfast dishes provides a novel eating experience for consumers and opportunities for chefs to experiment with unique combinations. - **Layered Breakfast Dishes:** Creating visually striking breakfast dishes with layers may entice consumers with a preference for aesthetically pleasing food, and challenge chefs to think creatively about layer compositions. - **Extravagant Breakfast Dishes:** Indulgent breakfast dishes like the Pancake Lasagna may appeal to consumers during special occasions or as an occasional treat, providing an opportunity for restaurants to offer grandiose breakfast experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can offer innovative breakfast dishes to stand out from competitors and attract consumers looking for unique and extravagant dining experiences. - **Food Service:** Food service providers may incorporate creative and visually stunning breakfast dishes like the Pancake Lasagna into their menus, providing new options for customers and expanding their offerings. - **Culinary Education:** Culinary schools can provide opportunities for students to learn how to experiment with breakfast ingredients and flavors to create unique and memorable dishes for restaurant menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dessert-Filled Pancake Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-cheesecake-pancakes.md) - [Cake-Inspired Pancake Stacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-cream-pie-pancakes.md) - [Breakfast-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-in-bed-ice-cream.md) - [All-Day Pancake Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancake-tacos.md) - [Gourmet Pancake Stack Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-pancake-menu.md) - [Bacon-Themed Pancake Specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-graceland-pancake.md) - [Pancake-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-soaked-pancakes-ice-cream.md) - [Pancake House Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggo-house-of-pancakes.md) - [Citrusy Mascarpone Cheese Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-mascarpone-pancakes.md)