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McGriddle Bites Recipe

4.9 from 145 reviews

Delicious McGriddle Bites combine savory breakfast sausage, fluffy pancake batter, gooey cheddar cheese, and a hint of spicy jalapeños, baked into bite-sized mini muffins with a touch of sweetness from pure maple syrup and a burst of fresh blueberries. Perfect for a fun and flavorful breakfast or brunch snack.

Ingredients

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Sausage Mixture

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (regular pork sausage)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded from block cheese)
  • 1/4 cup diced jalapeños

Batter

  • 2 cups Hungry Jack Pancake Mix (only requires water)
  • 1 cup water (filtered or tap water)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC) and grease a mini muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled, about 5 to 7 minutes. Once cooked, drain any excess grease.
  3. Mix Batter: In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, water, and pure maple syrup. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the batter light.
  4. Add Sausage and Cheese: Fold the cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced jalapeños evenly into the pancake batter, ensuring a uniform distribution of ingredients.
  5. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the greased mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Then, sprinkle blueberries on top for a fruity contrast.
  6. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the McGriddle Bites to cool slightly before removing them from the tin. Serve warm with extra pure maple syrup for dipping, if desired.

Notes

  • Make sure to use a pancake mix that requires only water for best texture.
  • Dicing jalapeños adds heat; adjust the quantity to your spice preference or omit if sensitive to spice.
  • Fresh blueberries provide a nice fruity sweetness, but you can substitute with other berries or omit if preferred.
  • Use pure maple syrup for authentic flavor rather than syrup substitutes.
  • Grease the muffin tin well to ensure easy removal of the bites.
  • These bites are best served warm but can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick breakfast option.

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