Sausage Pancake Bites
Easy sausage pancake bites with cheddar cheese and maple syrup. A sweet and savory breakfast made for brunch or meal prep!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups pancake mix gluten-free if needed
- 1¼ cups milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Maple syrup for drizzling
- Butter for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Sausage
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked.
- Drain excess grease and remove from heat.
- Stir in shredded cheese while sausage is still warm—this helps it bind together.
Step 2: Make the Pancake Batter
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pancake mix, milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth and lump-free.
Step 3: Assemble the Bites
- Preheat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with oil or butter.
- Pour a tablespoon of pancake batter onto the hot griddle.
- Add a spoonful of the sausage-cheese mixture in the center.
- Top with another small spoonful of pancake batter to cover.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
Step 4: Serve
- Stack the bites on a plate.
- Add a pat of butter and drizzle generously with warm maple syrup.
- Serve immediately or cool and freeze for later.