McGriddle Bites: Sweet Sausage Muffins for Quick Mornings Recipe
McGriddle Bites are a quick and delicious breakfast snack combining the sweet and savory flavors of pancake batter, cheddar cheese, maple syrup, and sausage. These bite-sized muffins are perfect for busy mornings when you need a handheld, satisfying treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups complete pancake mix
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ - 1 ½ cups water (adjust to batter consistency)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
Instructions
- Prepare the sausage: Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up into small crumbles until fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the complete pancake mix with 1 ¼ cups of water, stirring until smooth. Adjust the water quantity up to 1 ½ cups if the batter is too thick. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and maple syrup until evenly incorporated.
- Combine sausage and batter: Fold the cooled sausage crumbles into the pancake batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Fill the muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin pan or line with paper muffin cups. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the muffins: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm, optionally drizzled with extra maple syrup for added sweetness.
Notes
- Adjust water in the batter for desired thickness; thinner batter results in lighter bites, thicker batter yields denser muffins.
- Use pre-cooked sausage or sausage crumbles to save time.
- For spicier bites, consider using spicy breakfast sausage or adding a pinch of black pepper or cayenne pepper to the batter.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in a microwave or oven.
