Mini McGriddle Bites
Cozy and filling breakfast bites that combine fluffy pancakes, savory sausage, eggs, and cheese for a delightful hand-held treat.
Ingredients
Pancake Mixture
- 1 cup Pancake mix Just add water kind works fine
- 1 cup Water or milk Milk makes it a little richer
- 1-2 tablespoons Maple syrup Some for the batter, extra for dipping
Filling
- 1 cup Breakfast sausage Small patties or crumbles
- 2 large Eggs Scrambled
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese Or American cheese for classic melt
- 1 tablespoon Butter or cooking spray For the pan
Optional Seasoning
- a pinch Salt
- a pinch Black pepper
- a tiny shake Garlic powder Optional
Instructions
Cooking Components
- Cook the sausage first: If using patties, cook and cut into quarters; if using crumbles, brown and set aside.
- Scramble eggs in a nonstick pan with a little butter and a pinch of salt until soft and slightly underdone.
- Mix pancake mix with water or milk per package instructions, then stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.
Making Pancakes
- Drop small circles of pancake batter onto a buttered skillet, cook until bubbles form and edges are set, then flip.
- Pancakes should be about the size of the top of a muffin.
Assembling
- On one mini pancake, add scrambled egg, sausage, and a small piece of cheese, then top with another mini pancake.
- Warm assembled bites in the oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes to melt the cheese if needed.
Notes
These bites are perfect for meal prep and make great leftovers. Store in an airtight container after cooling completely to keep fresh.
Nutrition
Serving: 2gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g