McGriddle Bites (Mini Sausage Pancake Muffins)
If you're looking for fun and easy breakfast ideas to make for your family, these sweet and savory mini muffins are crazy delicious and simple to make with just a few ingredients! Whip them up for your next lazy Sunday morning at home, slumber party, holiday brunch, or make-ahead breakfast your picky eaters can enjoy all week.
Servings 24 mini muffins
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 2 cups dry pancake mix
- 1½ cups water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup maple syrup (plus more for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F and grease or line a mini muffin pan.
- Brown and chop the sausage until no longer pink. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel lined plate to soak up some of the grease.
- In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, water, and maple syrup. Do NOT over mix! It's ok if the batter is a little clumpy.
- Fold in the cooked sausage and cheddar cheese.
- Spoon the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until muffins are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Enjoy with more maple syrup for dipping!
Notes
- Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for just a few seconds and they are just as good as the day you baked them!
- Freeze for later. Once fully cooled, store them in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw them out the night before and simply reheat in a toaster oven or microwave.
- Looking for side dish ideas? For a kid-friendly breakfast plate, I’d serve 3–4 McGriddle Bites with strawberries and blueberries, scrambled eggs, and a little maple syrup for dipping. Easy, colorful, and filling without making breakfast complicated.