Description
These Pancake Sausage Bites are a delightful twist on a classic breakfast favorite. Perfectly portioned mini pancake muffins with savory sausage inside, they are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. A kid-friendly option that can be made ahead and frozen for quick, delicious mornings.
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 12 fully cooked breakfast sausage links (cut into thirds)
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prep muffin tin: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter into each cup and press a piece of sausage into the center.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool slightly before removing from pan.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
- You can use maple-flavored or turkey sausage for variation.
- These bites freeze well and reheat easily in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
