Description
These Mini McGriddle Bites are a delicious and convenient breakfast treat combining fluffy pancake batter, savory sausage, melted cheddar cheese, and a hint of maple syrup, all baked into bite-sized muffins. Perfect for quick morning meals or brunch gatherings, these savory-sweet bites offer a fun twist on traditional breakfast flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups Hungry Jack pancake mix
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 pound Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage, browned and drained
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prep Pans: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare two mini muffin pans by placing paper liners or greasing them thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Batter: In a medium bowl, combine the pancake mix and water, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing. Then fold in the browned and drained breakfast sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and maple syrup to infuse the batter with savory and sweet flavors.
- Fill Pans: Evenly spoon the prepared batter into the mini muffin pans, filling each cup to create uniform bite-sized portions.
- Bake: Place the muffin pans in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the bites are lightly browned and set.
Notes
- Make sure to brown and drain the sausage well to reduce excess grease in the bites.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with other cheeses like Monterey Jack or mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
- Maple syrup adds sweetness; adjust the quantity to taste or use a sugar-free syrup for a lower sugar option.
- Allow the bites to cool slightly before removing from pans to maintain their shape.
- These bites can be reheated in the microwave or oven for a quick breakfast option.
