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Pancake Sausage Bites

Pancake Sausage Bites are a fun, bite-sized twist on classic pancakes and sausage. These fluffy mini pancake bites are stuffed with savory breakfast sausage and baked or pan-fried to golden perfection.
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Equipment

  • - Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Muffin tin (mini or standard) or griddle
  • - Skillet (for cooking sausage)
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • #### For the Pancake Batter
  • - 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • - 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • - 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • - 1 tablespoon sugar
  • - 3/4 cup buttermilk or milk of choice
  • - 1 large egg
  • - 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 1/4 cup maple syrup optional, for extra sweetness
  • #### For the Sausage
  • - 6 breakfast sausage links cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • #### Optional Add-Ons
  • - Extra maple syrup for dipping
  • - Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • **Prepare the Sausage**
  • - Cook the sausage links in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked (about 8-10 minutes).
  • - Let cool slightly, then cut into small bite-sized pieces.
  • **Make the Pancake Batter**
  • - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  • - In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla, and maple syrup (if using).
  • - Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • **Choose Your Cooking Method**
  • **Mini Muffin Tin Method (Easiest!)**
  • - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
  • - Fill each muffin cup about halfway with pancake batter.
  • - Place a piece of sausage in the center of each cup.
  • - Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • **Skillet/Griddle Method (Traditional Pancakes)**
  • - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
  • - Drop small spoonfuls of pancake batter onto the pan.
  • - Press a piece of sausage into the center of each batter drop.
  • - Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  • **Serve**
  • - Let the pancake sausage bites cool slightly, then serve warm with maple syrup for dipping.