Irresistible McGriddle Bites – Easy 30-Minute Breakfast To Go
Irresistible McGriddle Bites – all the sweet and savory flavors of your favorite breakfast sandwich in a portable, poppable form! These easy 30-minute bites combine maple-infused pancake batter with savory sausage and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy mornings or on-the-go breakfast!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Bake, Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Pancake Mix: 2 cups complete pancake mix (just add water variety)
- Water: 1 ½ cups cold water
- Breakfast Sausage: 1 pound ground breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup mild or sharp cheddar cheese
- Maple Syrup: ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- Non-stick Cooking Spray: For greasing the tin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and coat a mini muffin tin thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray or use paper liners.
- Brown the ground breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles, then drain the excess grease.
- Whisk the pancake mix and cold water in a large bowl until the large lumps are gone.
- Stir the maple syrup and shredded cheddar cheese into the pancake mixture.
- Gently fold the cooked sausage crumbles into the batter using a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters of the way to the top.
- Bake until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bites to rest in the pan for a few minutes before removing to ensure they stay intact.
Notes
- Use immediate maple syrup (not pancake syrup) for authentic sweet flavor.
- For a spicy version, use hot breakfast sausage or add red pepper flakes.
- Substitute turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Add cooked bacon or diced ham along with the sausage for extra protein.
- Freeze leftovers in a zip-top bag for up to 3 months; reheat in microwave for 30 seconds.
- Baking temperature is typically 375°F (190°C) – follow your pancake mix package for best results.