McGriddle Bites: Sweet Sausage Muffins for Quick Mornings Recipe
These McGriddle Bites combine the sweet and savory flavors of breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, and a hint of maple syrup in a convenient mini muffin form. Perfect for quick mornings, they mix tender pancake batter with spicy jalapeños and blueberries for a delightful burst of flavor in each bite. Easy to prepare and oven-baked to golden perfection, these sweet sausage muffins make a delicious grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Meat & Cheese
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (regular pork sausage)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Batter
- 2 cups Hungry Jack Pancake Mix (requires water only)
- 1 cup water (filtered or tap)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Additional Flavorings
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños
- 1/2 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC) and grease a mini muffin tin to prepare for baking.
- Cook Sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess grease thoroughly to avoid oily muffins.
- Prepare Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pancake mix, water, and maple syrup. Stir gently until the mixture is just combined to keep the batter light and fluffy.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold the cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese into the batter, mixing evenly but carefully to distribute ingredients without overmixing.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the greased mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bites to cool slightly before removing them from the tin. Serve warm with extra maple syrup for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor contrast and natural sweetness.
- Make sure to drain the cooked sausage well to prevent the muffins from becoming greasy.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños to your preferred spice level or omit if you prefer a milder bite.
- Blueberries add a fruity contrast, but can be omitted or replaced with other fruit if desired.
- These muffins freeze well; reheat in the oven or microwave for a quick breakfast.
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