Description
McGriddle Bites are a delicious, bite-sized breakfast treat combining savory sausage, melted cheddar cheese, and a hint of sweetness from pancake batter and maple syrup. These mini muffins are perfect for busy mornings or on-the-go snacking, featuring a delightful mix of spicy jalapeños and sweet blueberries for a unique flavor twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Mixture
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (regular pork sausage)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (from block)
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños
Pancake Batter
- 2 cups Hungry Jack Pancake Mix (only requires water)
- 1 cup water (filtered or tap water)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare tin: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC) and grease a mini muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Cook sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease to keep the bites from being too oily.
- Mix batter: In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, water, and maple syrup. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and ensure fluffy bites.
- Add sausage and cheese: Fold the cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, and blueberries gently into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the bites are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the McGriddle Bites to cool slightly before removing from the tin. Serve warm with extra maple syrup for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor; pancake syrup can be substituted but the taste will differ.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity according to your spice preference or omit for a milder version.
- Blueberries add a fruity contrast but can be replaced with chopped apples or omitted if preferred.
- Make sure to grease the muffin tin well to avoid sticking.
- These bites freeze well; store in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 McGriddle Bites
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: McGriddle Bites, breakfast muffins, sausage bites, cheddar cheese, pancake bites, spicy breakfast, blueberry breakfast bites
