McGriddle Bites Recipe
These McGriddle Bites are the perfect mix of sweet maple flavor, savory sausage, and cheesy goodness. Beginner-friendly and ready in under 30 minutes, this fun, bite-sized breakfast is ideal for busy mornings or family brunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Hungry Jack pancake mix or any complete pancake mix
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- Nonstick cooking spray or oil for greasing pan
- Optional: extra maple syrup, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked. Crumble and drain.
- In a large bowl, mix pancake mix and water until smooth.
- Stir in cooked sausage, shredded cheddar, and maple syrup until well combined.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling nearly to the top.
- Bake McGriddle Bites for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with extra maple syrup, if desired.
Notes
To keep McGriddle Bites fluffy, avoid overmixing the batter. For a fun twist, swap sausage with cooked bacon or add diced jalapeños for spice.