Description
Pancake Sausage Bites are a fun and easy breakfast treat combining fluffy pancake batter with savory cooked sausage links. Baked to golden perfection in a mini muffin pan, these bite-sized morsels are perfect for kids and adults alike. Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping for a delightful grab-and-go meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Others
- 12 fully cooked breakfast sausage links, cut in half
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin pan using nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the batter light and fluffy.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of batter into each mini muffin cup, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Add Sausage: Press one half of a cooked breakfast sausage link into the center of the batter in each muffin cup, ensuring it is embedded but not sunk to the bottom.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops of the bites are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the batter comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bites to cool slightly in the pan before removing. Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey sausage or plant-based sausages for a lighter or vegetarian-friendly version.
- These pancake sausage bites freeze well; reheat in the microwave or air fryer for a quick breakfast.
- Perfect for meal prep or as grab-and-go breakfast options.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
