These mini sausage pancake bites are a fun and delicious breakfast treat! Fluffy, golden pancake bites filled with savory breakfast sausage make the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Serve them warm with maple syrup for an easy breakfast, brunch, or snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pancake mix
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup cooked, crumbled breakfast sausage
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Prepare the Pancake Maker: Preheat a mini pancake bite maker and lightly grease each cooking well according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Add the Sausage: Spoon a small amount of pancake batter into each well. Add a little cooked, crumbled sausage, then cover with another small spoonful of batter.
- Cook: Close the pancake maker and cook for approximately 3–5 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and cooked through. Cooking time may vary depending on your appliance.
- Serve: Carefully remove the pancake bites and let them cool slightly. Drizzle with warm maple syrup and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
- Make sure the breakfast sausage is fully cooked before adding it to the batter.
- Avoid overfilling the cooking wells to prevent the batter from overflowing.
- Serve with warm maple syrup for the best sweet-and-savory flavor.
- Store leftover bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–5 minutes per batch
- Total Time: Approximately 10–20 minutes, depending on batches
- Servings: 4
- Course: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American