Description
McGriddle Bites are the perfect blend of sweet and savory, inspired by the beloved Sausage McGriddles but in a convenient bite-sized form. These mini muffins are ideal for busy mornings or casual brunches, providing delicious flavor and easy portability. With a satisfying combination of breakfast sausage, melted cheddar cheese, and a hint of maple syrup, these bites are sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, they can be made ahead of time and stored for quick snacks anytime you crave something tasty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces breakfast sausage
- 2 cups Hungry Jack pancake mix
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ cup maple syrup (plus more for dipping)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF (204ºC) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the breakfast sausage until no longer pink; drain on paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pancake mix, water, and maple syrup until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
- Gently fold in the cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spoon batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg