Say goodbye to boring breakfasts and hello to a burst of sweet and savory flavor! These Mini McGriddle Bites are packed with sausage, cheese, and maple syrup—perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or feeding a crowd.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 48 mini bites
Calories per Bite: 67 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups Hungry Jack pancake mix
- 1½ cups water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 pound Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage, browned and drained
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line two mini muffin pans with liners or grease well with non-stick spray. - Make the Batter:
In a medium bowl, mix pancake mix and water until just combined—some lumps are okay. Fold in the cooked sausage, shredded cheese, and maple syrup. - Fill the Muffin Pans:
Spoon batter evenly into prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. - Bake:
Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through. - Serve:
Let cool slightly and serve warm. Perfect on their own or dipped in extra maple syrup!
Notes
- Make Ahead & Freeze: These bites freeze beautifully! Let them cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. Reheat in the microwave for 30–45 seconds for a quick breakfast.
- Add a Protein Boost: Mix in a few scrambled eggs to the batter before baking for an extra protein-packed bite.
- Cheese Options: Swap cheddar for Colby Jack, pepper jack, or mozzarella depending on your taste.
- Mini Muffin Pans Only: This recipe is designed for mini muffin tins. Using standard muffin tins will require a longer bake time and yield fewer servings.
- Maple Flavor Tip: For stronger maple flavor, drizzle a little syrup over the baked bites before serving or mix in a teaspoon of maple extract to the batter.
Nutrition (Per Bite)
- Calories: 67
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 11mg
- Sodium: 158mg
- Sugar: 2g