Mini McGriddle Bites
These Mini McGriddle Bites are a bite-sized version of the famous McGriddle sandwich, featuring fluffy pancake muffins infused with maple syrup, savory sausage, and melty cheese. They’re the perfect grab-and-go breakfast that combines sweet and savory flavors in one delicious bite!
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Servings: mini bites
Ingredients
- For the Pancake Batter:
- 1 cup 0.5 lbs of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- ¾ cup 0.4 lbs of buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons of melted butter
- ¼ cup 0.12 lbs of maple syrup
- For the Filling:
- ½ lb of breakfast sausage cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup 0.25 lbs of shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup 0.25 lbs of cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
- For Topping Optional:
- Extra maple syrup for drizzling
- Powdered sugar for a sweet touch
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare the Muffin Tin:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a mini muffin tin or use mini cupcake liners.
- Make the Pancake Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and maple syrup.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill the Muffin Cups:
- Spoon a small amount of batter into each mini muffin cup, filling it about halfway.
- Add a small spoonful of cooked sausage and a sprinkle of cheese (and bacon if using) into each cup.
- Top with more pancake batter, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake:
- Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve:
- Let the Mini McGriddle Bites cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin.
- Drizzle with maple syrup or dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.