Description
These McGriddle Bites are a delightful twist on the classic fast-food favorite, featuring all the flavors of a McGriddle sandwich in a bite-sized, easy-to-make form. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these mini pancake muffins are packed with savory sausage, crispy bacon, and gooey cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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Pancake Bites:
- 1 cup pancake mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Filling:
- 1/2 cup cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 1/2 cup cooked and chopped bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Additional:
- Additional maple syrup for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- Mix Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together pancake mix, milk, egg, and maple syrup until smooth. Fold in the cooked sausage, bacon, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Spoon the batter into the mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before removing from the pan. Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
- You can swap in turkey sausage or plant-based alternatives.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla extract for extra pancake flavor.
- These bites freeze well—just reheat in the microwave or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
