Description
McGriddle Bites are a delicious breakfast treat that combines savory breakfast sausage, fluffy pancake batter infused with maple syrup, and melted cheddar cheese. Baked in a mini muffin tin, these bite-sized morsels offer a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, ideal for a quick morning snack or brunch appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 1 package (8 oz) breakfast sausage
Pancake Batter
- 1 cup pancake mix (plus ingredients required on the box, typically water or milk, eggs, etc.)
- ¼ cup milk (for pancake batter)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Add-ins
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Other
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the pan)
- Maple syrup, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Pancake Batter: Follow the pancake mix package instructions, adding ¼ cup milk and 1 tablespoon maple syrup to the batter to impart a subtle sweetness.
- Grease Mini Muffin Tin: Lightly butter or spray a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Pour the pancake batter into the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Add Sausage and Cheese: Top each muffin cup with a spoonful of cooked sausage crumbles and a pinch of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 12-15 minutes until the bites are golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the McGriddle Bites to cool slightly before removing from the tin. Optionally, drizzle with additional maple syrup for extra sweetness and serve warm.
Notes
- Use mini muffin tins for perfectly sized bite-sized treats.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a spicy kick.
- These bites can be made ahead and reheated in the microwave for a quick breakfast option.
- Adjust maple syrup amount in batter and for drizzle based on your preferred sweetness level.
