Description
These McGriddle Bites are a delightful twist on the classic fast-food favorite, combining savory breakfast sausage, gooey cheddar cheese, and sweet maple syrup in convenient bite-sized muffins. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cooked breakfast sausage crumbles
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, milk, melted butter, vanilla, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Combine both mixtures: Stir wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Add sausage and cheese: Fold in the sausage crumbles and cheddar cheese.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter into mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Cool slightly and serve warm with extra maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the microwave or air fryer for a quick meal.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with more maple syrup before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
