McGriddle Bites (Mini Sausage Pancake Muffins) Recipe
These McGriddle Bites are mini sausage pancake muffins that combine savory breakfast sausage, fluffy pancake batter, and sharp cheddar cheese, baked to golden perfection. They are perfect bite-sized breakfast treats that pair wonderfully with syrup for a sweet and savory start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Meat
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
Batter
- 2 cups dry pancake mix
- 1½ cups water
- ¼ cup maple syrup (plus more for dipping)
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400° F and grease or line a mini muffin pan to prepare for baking the muffin batter.
- Cook Sausage: Brown and chop the breakfast sausage on the stovetop until it is no longer pink. Remove the cooked sausage and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess grease.
- Prepare Batter: In a large bowl, combine the dry pancake mix, water, and ¼ cup maple syrup. Stir gently and avoid overmixing; it’s okay if the batter remains a little lumpy.
- Mix Ingredients: Fold the cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese into the pancake batter until evenly distributed.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Spoon the batter mixture evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve: Enjoy the McGriddle Bites warm with additional maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender; a few lumps are fine.
- Use a mini muffin pan to achieve the perfect bite-sized portions.
- Drain sausage grease to avoid soggy muffins and excess fat.
- These can be reheated in the oven or microwave for quick breakfasts.
- Add extra cheese or herbs if desired for flavor variations.
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