McGriddle Bites

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McGriddle bites taste like a sausage McGriddle sandwich from McDonalds, just turned into mini muffins! You’ll find fluffy pancake, savory sausage, and sweet syrup in every bite!

If you like these sausage McGriddle bites for breakfast, you have to try out my cheddar bay sausage balls next!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

The McGriddle sandwich is one of my favorite items from McDonalds. Sweet and savory combinations tend to be right up my alley, so it’s no surprise that the combination of syrup filled pancake “buns” paired with savory sausage and eggs had me hooked at first bite!

Today we’re saving a little money, skipping the drive thru, and making McGriddle bites at home instead! With the use of store-bought pancake mix and little to no prep required, you can make these sausage McGriddle bites with only 5 ingredients and have them ready in less than 30 minutes!

Ingredients you’ll need:

• Pancake mix
• Water
• Eggs
• Breakfast sausage- cooked
• Cheddar cheese- shredded
• Maple syrup

McGriddle bites are a perfect on the go breakfast option for busy mornings and can easily be made ahead of time too! You can make a bunch of these at once, freeze them, and reheat in the microwave for 45-60 seconds as needed for easy meal prep!

How to make the best McGriddle bites:

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown your sausage, breaking it up into small pieces as you go. Once browned, drain any excess grease, and set aside to cool slightly.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine pancake mix, water, eggs. Whisk until smooth, then fold in the sausage, shredded cheese, and syrup.
• Evenly divide the batter among the muffin tin cups, then bake for 12-15 minutes.
• Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve alongside syrup for dipping.

Pancake mix, sausage, cheddar cheese, and syrup get combined into a poppable form that’s perfect for on the go! If you’re feeling crazy, you can even swap out the sausage for bacon or ham depending on personal preference.

Treat these McGriddle bites as a meal on their own or serve alongside scrambled eggs for some extra protein. No matter which you choose, don’t forget the extra syrup for dipping! 😉

My top tips:

• GREASE YOUR MUFFIN TIN: Don’t forget to grease your muffin tin liberally before adding the batter. A little non-stick cooking spray or melted butter will ensure the McGriddle bites come out of the pan easily once baked. If your bites are stuck to the pan after baking, use a butter knife to loosen the edges.
• SAUSAGE VARIETY: You can use breakfast or mild Italian sausage here, depending on your personal preference. The most important thing is to remember to cook the sausage prior to adding it to the batter.
• DIVIDING THE BATTER: I find it easiest to use a triggered cookie scoop when filling the mini muffin tin cavities with batter. You should get exactly 24 mini muffins if you’re filling each muffin cup all the way to the top.
• STORING LEFTOVERS: Baked McGriddle muffins can be frozen to enjoy anytime. Transfer the mini muffins to a ziploc bag and freeze them for up to 2 months. To reheat, place batches of 4-6 in the microwave for 45-60 seconds or until warmed through.

Looking for more bite-sized recipes? Try these out!

• Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Bites
• Rolo Twix Bites
• Monster Cookie Dough Balls
• Bean and Cheese Taco Bites
• Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites
• Pretzel Cookie Dough Bites

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