Description
These Mini Pancake Sausage Bites are a fun and delicious way to enjoy a classic breakfast combination in one bite! Fluffy pancake batter surrounds juicy sausage pieces, baked to golden perfection in a mini muffin tin. Perfect for meal prep, quick breakfasts, or as a kid-friendly grab-and-go snack. Serve them with maple syrup for dipping!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 6 fully cooked breakfast sausages, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing the pan)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prep Pan:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or melted butter.
- Make Pancake Batter:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined (do not overmix).
- Assemble & Bake:
- Fill each mini muffin cup about ¾ full with pancake batter.
- Place a small piece of sausage in the center of each cup.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Serve & Enjoy:
- Let cool slightly before removing from the pan.
- Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: These store well in the fridge for up to 3 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Sausage Options: Use turkey sausage, chicken sausage, or even plant-based sausage for a different twist.
- Flavor Variations: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth, or mix in some shredded cheese for a savory version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini bites
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Kid-Friendly
- Keywords: Mini Pancake Bites, Sausage Pancake Muffins, Breakfast Meal Prep, Pancake Muffins, Grab-and-Go Breakfast
- Nutrition (Per Bite)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Nutrition
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg