Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups pancake mix
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black ground pepper
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (plus more for dipping)
Protein
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) to ensure it’s ready for baking the sausage bites perfectly.
- Mix Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the pancake mix, breakfast sausage, milk, eggs, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper. Mix on low speed until all ingredients are fully blended into a uniform batter.
- Form Bites: Using a cookie dough scooper, portion the mixture into small, evenly sized scoops. Place these scoops on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 1/2 to 1 inch apart to prevent sticking as they bake.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the pancake sausage bites for 16 to 18 minutes, until they are cooked through and have a light golden color on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with additional maple syrup for dipping to enjoy the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Notes
- Ensure the sausage is fully cooked inside by checking the internal temperature reaches 160ºF (71ºC).
- You can substitute the breakfast sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped herbs like chives or parsley into the batter.
- These bites can be made ahead and reheated in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Use gluten-free pancake mix if you need a gluten-free version of this recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
