Description
These homemade McGriddle Bites combine fluffy pancake batter with savory breakfast sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and a hint of sweet maple syrup, baked into convenient mini muffins. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, these bites deliver the classic McGriddle flavor in a fun, bite-sized form.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups Hungry Jack Pancake Mix
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Other Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook Sausage: Brown the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked and browned. Drain the grease thoroughly and set the cooked sausage aside to cool slightly.
- Make Batter: Prepare the pancake batter according to the package instructions by mixing the 2 cups of pancake mix with 1 ½ cups of water. Once the batter is ready, stir in the cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and ¼ cup of maple syrup until combined evenly.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a mini muffin pan to prevent sticking. Spoon the pancake batter mixture evenly into each muffin cup, filling them nearly to the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the McGriddle Bites are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Serve: Remove the baked McGriddle Bites from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with additional maple syrup on the side for dipping, enhancing their sweet and savory flavor combination.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the sausage grease well to avoid greasy bites.
- You can substitute the cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese like pepper jack or mozzarella for a different flavor.
- Mini muffin pans typically hold about 24-36 pieces; adjust baking time if using a different size pan.
- These bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
