McGriddle Bites: Everything You Love About the Breakfast Sandwich, Now in Poppable Form
McGriddle Bites are sweet and savory breakfast bites made with fluffy pancake batter, sausage, cheddar cheese, and maple syrup baked into mini muffin form.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini bites
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Hungry Jack Pancake Mix
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- Brown breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked.
- Drain excess grease and set sausage aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pancake mix and water according to package instructions.
- Stir in cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and maple syrup until well mixed.
- Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with batter.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool slightly, remove from pan, and serve warm.
- Serve with additional maple syrup for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Use spicy sausage for extra flavor.
- Freeze leftovers and reheat for quick breakfasts.
- Do not overfill muffin cups as batter rises while baking.