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McGriddle Bites Sweet Sausage Muffins Recipe
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McGriddle Bites: Sweet Sausage Muffins

These McGriddle Bites: Sweet Sausage Muffins are mini breakfast muffins made with pancake-style batter, savory sausage, cheddar cheese, and a touch of maple for a sweet-and-salty, make-ahead treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage regular pork sausage, casings removed
  • 2 cups just-add-water pancake mix use a mix that only requires water
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup pure maple syrup for best flavor
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly shredded
Optional Add-Ins
  • 0.25 cup diced jalapeños for a spicy kick, optional
  • 0.5 cup blueberries for a sweet twist, optional

Method
 

  1. Let the McGriddle Bites cool for a few minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack. Serve warm, with extra maple syrup for dipping if you like.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled, 5–7 minutes. Drain well on paper towels and let cool slightly.
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  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, cold water, and maple syrup just until no dry streaks remain; a few small lumps are fine.
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  4. Fold the cooled sausage and shredded cheddar into the batter. If using jalapeños or blueberries, gently stir them in as well.
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  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow for rising.
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  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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  7. Let the McGriddle Bites cool for a few minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack. Serve warm, with extra maple syrup for dipping if you like.
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Notes

These McGriddle Bites keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months; reheat gently in the microwave or toaster oven to bring back their soft, pancake-like texture.