Mini McGriddle Bites Recipe
Make this Mini McGriddle Bites Recipe with pancake batter, sausage, cheddar cheese, eggs, and maple syrup—soft, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast.
Equipment
- Mini muffin tin
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Skillet (for cooking sausage)
- Spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup plus extra for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your mini muffin tin.
Step 2: Cook the sausage
- In a skillet, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease and set aside.
Step 3: Mix dry ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4: Mix wet ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
Step 5: Combine batter
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
Step 6: Add fillings
- Fold in the cooked sausage and shredded cheese.
Step 7: Fill muffin tin
- Spoon the batter into each mini muffin cup, filling about 3/4 full.
Step 8: Bake
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 9: Cool and serve
- Let cool slightly before removing. Serve warm with extra maple syrup.